General Manager People & Place

Palmerston, Northern TerritoryFull-timeDescription Join the fastest-growing city in the NT in this executive leadership role Three-years fixed term role in Palmerston, NT Generous salary : $224,800 - $258,400 (inclusive of superannuation and vehicle) About UsCity of Palmerston is the Northern Territory's youngest city and is located 20 kilometres south-east of the Northern Territory's capital Darwin.

It has a population of approx.

41,000 and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development.City of Palmerston (CoP) is "A Place for People".

We place people at the centre of all that we do and deliver, by providing excellent services to our community.Our Commitment to You and Our CustomersAt CoP we valueTeamwork Commitment and Accountability Sustainability and Self-Sufficient Quality Resources A culture of Continuous improvement In Addition To Our Focus On Culture, Values, And Behaviours, We Embed Our Customer Service Charter In Everything We Do Both Internally And Externally.

The Pillars Of Our Customer Service Charter AreMake it easy for customer Perform with pride Listen, learn and act Evaluate and improve About The RoleAs General Manager, you will drive City activation, lead communications and marketing, oversee an extensive events calendar, champion human resources, safety, and wellbeing, and ensure exceptional customer service is provided both internally and externally.

Your influence will touch every corner of our growing community, ensuring that our services not only meet—but exceed expectations.This position is located within the fast-paced and busy environment and reports directly to the CEO.About YouCouncil is an employer of choice and welcomes applicants of diverse cultures and abilities.

We foster a collaborative and positive work environment and support staff to pursue professional development goals that will benefit the organisation.

Council is looking for an individual that shows resilience, willingness to learn and who can adapt well to a fast-paced work environment.Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and five years relevant experience at a senior level, with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in facilitating, leading, and managing both individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.

Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse and dynamic team and contribute to an innovative and positive working environment that motivates and supports people to achieve high levels of performance.

Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, and diagnostic skills to develop practical and innovative solutions to individual and organisational challenges.

Strong leadership skills with the proven ability and success in working across an organisation and facilitating relevant community engagement activities.

A strong and demonstrated ability to manage the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of Directorate services and programs.

A focus on achieving customer-centric results, with an ability to establish clear, specific goals and objectives and to monitor progress towards those ends, taking corrective action as necessary.

Sound knowledge and awareness of social, economic, environmental, cultural, and political issues impacting on Directorate and organisational programs and service delivery.

Extensive knowledge of financial and human resource management.

Highly developed communication skills including the ability to convey and impart complex information in an easy-to-understand format including verbal, written, public presentation and negotiating skills.

The ability to develop, negotiate and maintain strategic alliances.

Proven experience in leading large-scale organisational change, including cultural transformation and digital workforce strategies.

Expert knowledge of industrial relations legislation and contemporary human resource practices in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.

Demonstrated commitment to and experience in fostering diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces.

Experience in applying workforce analytics to drive evidence-based decision-making.

Other Benefits Of Working With City Of Palmerston IncludeAttractive salary Personal car park Generous leave entitlements including 6 weeks annual leave and 3 days annual close-down with pay 15 days personal leave on commencement Discounted gym memberships (SWELL) and daily fruit baskets Access to wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program Generous training and professional development opportunities DiversityAt City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.Applications Close : Tuesday, 8 July 2025Apply for this roleVisit siteShare #J-18808-Ljbffr