Who we are looking for

We’re looking for a Manager People and Wellbeing who wants to make a real difference, someone who cares about creating a safe, healthy and supportive workplace where people can do their best work.

In this role, you’ll lead a small, capable team and have the space to shape how we attract, develop and support our people. You’ll work closely with others across the organisation to strengthen safety, wellbeing and culture, ensuring everyone feels respected, valued and part of the team.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership and variety. You’ll have the opportunity to influence decisions, collaborate widely, and see the results of your work every day.

We’re open to flexibility around how this role is delivered. While it’s advertised as full time, we’re happy to discuss part-time or job-share arrangements that help you balance work and life.

This is an ongoing full-time position, based in Warrnambool. This position comes with a generous salary of $118,669 to $135,197 p.a. plus superannuation.

What you'll be doing

With our We Are Wannon people strategy now in its second year and a strengthened People and Wellbeing team, we’re entering an exciting new chapter. This role plays a key part in bringing that strategy to life, leading the day-to-day work of the team, driving progress across all People and Wellbeing portfolios, and helping shape the culture, leadership, and programs that make Wannon Water a great place to work.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead and empower a motivated People and Wellbeing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and growth.
• Champion and influence both physical and psychological safety, embedding a proactive culture of care and prevention.
• Drive and deliver attraction, retention, and workforce planning initiatives that support our future workforce needs.
• Lead delivery of our Belonging Program, ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are lived across Wannon Water
• Evolve our Wellness Program, with a holistic approach to employee health and wellbeing.
• Partner with leaders on organisational design, change management, and leadership development.
• Provide trusted advice on industrial relations, enterprise bargaining, and contemporary HR practices.
• Undertake higher duties in the Executive People and Resilience role as required, and present People and Wellbeing initiatives at executive and senior management forums.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for people leader with proven HR experience who combines strategic thinking with genuine care:

• Broad HR experience and a genuine curiosity to keep learning, growing, and improving how we support our people.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to bring out the best in others.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for making a tangible difference to people outcomes.

For further details, see the position description available here.

Don't meet every single requirement?

At Wannon Water, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Anna Stow (Executive People and Resilience) on 0438 494 550.

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.

You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are

• A certified Family Inclusive Workplace
• A Work 180 endorsed employer
• Members of the Diversity Council Australia

Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.

How you can apply

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 16 November 2025

Click APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.

As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).

Reasonable Adjustments

We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at [email protected]. Your information will be kept completely confidential.