Team Leader People

Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing services to around 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region lies within the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, starting from Barapa Barapa (Koondrook), travelling downstream along the Murray River through Latji Latji (Mildura) and flowing to Ngintait at the South Australian border. With over 200 staff located in and around Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang and Robinvale, our vision is for a healthy, sustainable water future.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader – People to be based in Mildura, working in a dynamic, fast paced and inclusive environment.

About the role:

The Team Leader People will manage effective and efficient resourcing and support to the business ensuring the delivery of strategic human resource services to achieve a highly engaged, skilled and diverse workforce. 

If this role interests you and you have a passion for working with leaders and employees to bring out the best in people at all levels, read further. We encourage you to contact us even if you do not necessarily meet all the requirements of the role. We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit for LMW.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the People team towards the achievement of operational and strategic objectives
• Developing and implementing strategies
• Coordinating and supporting recruitment processes
• Provide relevant and current industrial relations advice.
• Diversity and inclusion strategies and initiatives
• Performance management and review framework
• Attraction and retention systems 
• Workforce planning, succession planning, and career progression

About you:

We require a driven, passionate person who is looking for a challenge. To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

• Qualifications and experience in Human Resources, OHS Management or similar.
• Highly organized with working experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary HR practices and prior experience managing and leading a team effectively
• Hands on approach and solutions focused.
• Experience in the development and implementation of strategies to support the achievement of a safe, diverse and high performing culture.

What we offer:

• A friendly and inclusive culture
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
• A dynamic workplace where every day offers new and exciting ventures
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.
• A strong focus on career and leadership development
• Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement

Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued. We are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please complete an application form including responses to the following questions:

1. What is the value that you believe HR brings to an organisation?
2. What skills and experience will you bring to the role to achieve this value?

To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia and a Current Driver’s License.

Email your application form and resume to recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au by Thursday 9 May 2024. Enquiries can be directed to Dave Lahy on 0438 850 014 or the recruitment email address.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.

If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on 0498 400 052.

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