People and Performance Operations Team Leader

• Join a values-driven council focused to people, inclusion & everyday impact.
• Permanent Full time
• MOA Level 8 - $124,700 - $132,925 P/A + Super

Are you a confident and inspiring leader who enjoys guiding a team, solving complex people challenges, and making real organisational impact? City of Salisbury looking for a proactive Operations Team Leader – People & Performance to lead the team whilst also having a hands-on approach.

Who we are:

The City of Salisbury is one of South Australia’s largest and most progressive councils, delivering innovative services and infrastructure to support a rapidly growing community. With a strong focus on sustainability and economic development, the City of Salisbury is committed to creating opportunities that enhance liveability and prosperity across the northern region.

The Role:

As the Operations Team Leader – People and Performance you will need to meet the operational needs of organisation in way of maning all aspects Human Resource operations, overseeing core HR activities including industrial relations management, Employee relations, assist in EA negotiations, policy development, and recruitment and selection.

The Team leader will need to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities along with high level leadership skills. This role will require effective and timely HR advice through a first-touch advisory service for the organisation, whilst supporting and coaching direct reports to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibility

• Lead and inspire a team delivering end-to-end HR services.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on people and performance matters.
• Managing industrial and employee relation needs.
• Champion a culture of performance, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement and support the delivery of the current People Strategy
• Oversee policy management; developing, reviewing, and embedding policies that are clear, fair, and fit for purpose.
• Managing the employee lifecycle processes to create positive employee experiences.
• Monitor People and Performance services along with ensuring all HR reporting needs are met.

Skill & Competencies:

• Experience operational human resource management within a high-volume environment.
• Proven success in leading and developing a multi-functional professional team to deliver industrial relations, employee relations, talent management, performance management, workforce planning, generalist human resources support at an organisational level.
• Proven success in managing process and system improvement projects to achieve positive change.
• Sound judgement and resilience, with the ability to manage complexity, competing priorities, and sensitive matters with discretion.

Why join us?

• Access to health and wellness programs designed to support your overall well-being including skin checks, health seminars, flu vaccinations and free access to counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Culture.
• Modern and appealing facilities

Further information is available by accessing the Position Description.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

All enquiries can be made to Kia Logan on 0403151041, [email protected]

Applications close 9am, Tuesday 27th January 2026.