Manager People Business Partnering

About Icon Water 

Icon Water is an iconic Canberra organisation that has been delivering essential water and wastewater services to the ACT community for more than 100 years. 

Our people play a vital role in delivering services that support the health, prosperity and liveability of our region. Guided by our values of Care, Connection, Community and Courage, we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful contribution to the Canberra community. 

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply. 

The Opportunity 

Join as Manager - People Business Partnering and lead the delivery of strategic and operational people services that enable Icon Water to attract, develop and retain a high-performing workforce. Reporting to the Head of People, Capability and Change, this role provides leadership across People Business Partnering and Recruitment, ensuring the delivery of contemporary people solutions that support organisational objectives, and a positive employee experience.  

As a trusted advisor to Executive and senior leaders, you will influence people strategy, employee engagement, and culture initiatives across the business, including industrial and employee relations. This is an opportunity to shape how people services are delivered at Icon Water, lead a highly capable team and contribute to strategic decisions that support the organisation's future success.  

What You Will Bring 

You are a strategic and commercially minded people leader with the ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes at all levels of an organisation. You bring exceptional leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills, combined with the ability to navigate complex workforce matters and drive meaningful organisational outcomes. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can balance competing priorities and are passionate about creating positive employee experiences, building workforce capability and leading continuous improvement initiatives.  

Success in This Role Will Be Supported By 

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.  
• Extensive experience providing strategic and operational human resources advice within a complex organisational environment.  
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing HR professionals and teams.  
• Membership of AHRI, or the ability to obtain membership.  
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks and contemporary people practices.  
• Strong knowledge of strategic and operational recruitment practices 
• A proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive successful organisational outcomes.  
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a customer-focused environment.  

Why Join Icon Water? 

At Icon Water, you'll help shape the workforce, leadership and culture of an organisation that provides essential services to more than 450,000 Canberrans. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll influence strategic business outcomes while leading a high-performing people team. 

In Return, We Offer 

• Competitive remuneration package 
• 15% employer superannuation contribution 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 
• Professional development and career growth opportunities 
• Free gym membership, physiotherapy and other wellbeing initiatives 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• A supportive and values-led workplace culture 

How to Apply 

If you're passionate about partnering with leaders to drive workforce performance and organisational success, we'd love to hear from you. 

Please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to peoplerecruitment@iconwater.com.au. 

Applications close Wednesday 18th November. 

For further information on the role, including key accountabilities and position requirements, please refer to the Position Description on the Icon Water careers portal.

For any additional information, please contact Maria.Alcock@iconwater.com.au.  

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