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About NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers is an association of farmers and agricultural stakeholders advocating for a profitable NSW farming sector. Australia’s largest state farming organisation, NSW Farmers is non-partisan and champions the views and aspirations of farmers and rural communities at all levels of government and with industry stakeholders, with its policy agenda driven from the grassroots up.  

NSW Farmers is Australia’s largest state farming organisation, representing the interests of its farmer members in the state. We are Australia’s only state-based farming organisation that represents farmers across all agricultural commodities including livestock, grains, wool, dairy, oysters and horticulture. We also speak up on issues that matter to farmers, whether it’s the environment, biosecurity, water, animal welfare, economics, trade, or rural and regional affairs.

We have teams working across regional NSW and in Sydney to ensure key policies and messages travel from paddock to Parliament. Our regional branch network ensures local voices guide and shape our positions on issues affecting people and communities.

 

The following position is now available:

People and Culture Manager

About the role:
The People and Culture Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the association culture, developing talent, and developing a people and culture strategy that aligns with our strategic objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our workforce and culture to foster a high performing and adaptive environment.

The key focus will be on developing and implementing plans that ensure the Association’s ability to attract, retain, develop, and support a highly engaged and committed workforce.

You will provide advice and support to NSW Farmers staff and act as a key advisor to the CEO and Leadership team.
The role is a 3-day per week, maximum term position based at the Head Office in St Leonards. 

 Responsibilities:

 • Lead the provision of an effective People & Culture service, continuously enhancing service delivery and processes.
• Oversee the provision of expert advice and support on a full range of People and Culture matters across the association.
• Lead workforce planning, organisational capability development initiatives as required and agreed with CEO and Leadership team.
• Oversee the development and lead the implementation and management of a professional learning policy.
• Lead the performance and professional development of staff members, building a highly productive and collaborative team.
• Develops, reviews, implements, and monitors Policies & Procedures.
• Ensure all statutory requirements relating to WHS are met through appropriate procedures, actions, initiatives, and training.

Applicants should Possess:

• Ability to develop and interpret HR metrics and translate it to achievable business strategies.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to maintain relationship to achieve the associations core business goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and innovation.

To Apply:
Applications including resume and cover letter to be sent to [email protected]
Applications close 5pm Friday 31 May 2024
Enquiries, please contact 02 9478 1000