Lgnsw Senior Consultant

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Professional, friendly, and dynamic work environment
• Excellent employee benefits

The Senior Consultant, Management Solutions role offers an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and assistance to councils across NSW on a range of human resources functions, including the recruitment and performance management of executive and senior staff. You will also participate in significant projects such as organisational reviews and the coordination of the annual remuneration and HR Benchmarking workforce diagnostics programs.

About LGNSW

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is the peak body for councils and related organisations in our State. LGNSW advocates on behalf of members and their communities on policy to decision makers at state and federal levels. We also provide a comprehensive range of services including industrial relations representation, management services and training.

About the role

The Senior Consultant will play an integral role in managing end-to-end recruitment services, facilitating and negotiating performance reviews, and promoting Local Government Management Solutions. Key responsibilities also include assisting in the development and implementation of business and project plans, consulting with councils on service offerings, and achieving revenue targets. You will additionally maintain recruitment and performance management documentation, advise on remuneration packages, review organisational structures, coordinate workforce diagnostics, assist in the management of the Remote Skills Contractor service, and participate in various projects.

What we offer

LGNSW offers a competitive remuneration package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on the performance and efficiency of councils across NSW.

We also offer:

A hybrid way of working – enabling employees to blend their work between the office and home.

Monthly RDOs and two extra days wellbeing leave per year - supporting our employees to live a happier, healthier, and well-balanced life.

Salary-sacrificing options - enabling our employees to reduce their taxable income.

Extra insurance - offering eligible employees extra insurance coverage including Death, TPD, and Income Protection Insurance.

About you

You will have extensive HR experience, particularly in recruitment and performance management, strong consulting and communication skills, and the ability to build professional relationships within political environments. Your strengths will be your ability to be influential and persuasive at a senior level with a demonstrated commitment to providing excellence in customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Broad HR Generalist and/or OD experience including executive recruitment at senior staff level.
• Experience in the facilitation and mediation of executive staff performance management reviews.
• Proven experience in the writing of reports, making presentations and strategic planning and project management skills.
• An ability to review organisational structures.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver projects on time and to budget.
• An ability to network and negotiate across all levels of local government and build relationships with a broad range of councils.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR and a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within NSW at short notice with a valid NSW C class driver’s licence (regular short stay Regional and Rural work is a requirement of the role).

*Please refer to the position description to see the full list.

Join our team

To apply, please visit Work for LGNSW to review the Position Description and submit your application including a full CV, covering letter and addressing the essential requirements to jobs@lgnsw.org.au.

For further information, please contact Christian Morris (Manager, Local Government Management Solutions) on 02 9242 4160 or christian.morris@lgnsw.org.au.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 10 July 2024.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and members we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, marital and family status or disability.