Manager, People and Culture

The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is a State Government statutory authority governed by the Victorian Planning Authority Act 2017. Our focus is on integrated land use, built form and infrastructure planning outcomes for significant precincts and places in growing Victorian cities, suburbs and regions. We collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to deliver the Victorian Government's planning policies in support of urban growth, housing, jobs and transport options. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and our ability to overcome barriers and deliver great plans for precincts and places. This would not be possible without the best people and we ensure that every person at the VPA feels connected to our outcomes. We are committed to ensuring our entire team is supported, empowered and valued and we actively nurture a culture of continual learning and innovation. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the VPA as the Manager of our dynamic People and Culture team. Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Performance this role provides key oversight and management of the People & Culture team, is the direct escalation point for leading complex senior advisory and business partnering activities and is responsible for ensuring delivery of best practice strategies, programs, solutions and tools that build the capability and performance of the VPA and maintains our reputation as an employer of choice. A broad role, the Manager will be active in all aspects of contemporary human resource management including, organisational development, inclusion and diversity, occupational health and safety, workforce performance and capability, learning and development, industrial relations and statutory compliance. All key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website. How to Apply To find out more about this opportunity, click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of your application you are required to attach a resume and covering letter demonstrating that you meet the key selection criteria found in the Position Description. For queries relating to this role please email . Requests to arrange a time to speak to the Executive Director, People & Performance can also be sent to this email address. What We Offer In addition to working in an inclusive and supportive team environment, our employees also enjoy benefits, such as : competitive salaries opportunities for flexible / hybrid working arrangements to support work / life balance salary packaging of superannuation and leave loading generous leave entitlements, including the opportunity to purchase up to an additional eight weeks' leave per annum an annual performance and development scheme, supported by a generous learning program, and performance-based salary increases health and well-being initiatives such as physical and mental health initiatives, fruit box and flu vaccination free access to the VPA's Employee Assistance Program, which provides personal and confidential counselling support on personal and work-related issues end of trip facilities which include bike storage and showers to support those wishing to use non-motorised forms of travel. Important Information about your application The VPA believes in inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging and we are committed to ensuring that our workplace is reflective of the Victorian community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. We will offer reasonable adjustments for persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment as part of our commitment to build an inclusive workplace that supports everyone being fully integrated and valued for their contribution. Applications for this position close at on Monday 2 September 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr