Toowoomba is a region of rich tradition and bold ambition. As Australia’s second largest inland city, it continues to evolve as a vibrant service hub for South West Queensland and North West New South Wales. With strong population growth, significant infrastructure investment and a diverse economic base spanning agriculture, energy, health and education, Toowoomba Regional Council is focused on shaping a thriving, liveable and future-ready community.
Toowoomba Regional Council employs approximately 1,600 people and serves a growing population of more than 178,000 residents. At the heart of its success is a commitment to strong leadership, a positive organisational culture and delivering high quality services to the community.
Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, the Manager People and Culture leads the delivery of contemporary, high-quality human resources services across Council. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring strong governance, compliance and best practice across the full employee lifecycle, while also shaping a culture that enables performance, capability, and engagement.
The role will lead a multi-disciplinary team across employee relations, talent and retention, learning and organisational development, and business improvement. Partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders, the Manager People and Culture will provide trusted, strategic advice and drive initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support Council’s broader organisational objectives.
This role will suit a dynamic, service-centric and values-led people leader who brings both operational depth and strategic perspective. They will be comfortable navigating complexity, managing risk and leading through change, while maintaining a strong focus on culture, capability, and continuous improvement.
To be successful, the ideal candiate will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in human resources, organisational psychology or a related discipline are expected, with postgraduate qualifications or professional certification highly regarded.
To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter (word format) by selecting the ‘apply now’ function.
Applications Close 11.59pm Sunday 17 May 2026
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