Coordinator Organisational Development

Council Jobs; Warragul; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Study/development assistance

Public transport access

Close to parking

Job summary

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking an experienced people leader to coordinate the Organisational Development function. You will lead a small specialist team, drive initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, culture and leadership across the Council.

Working with executives, you will align people, structure and capability with strategic goals, support change, succession planning and a contemporary employee value proposition to attract and retain talent.

Qualifications

• Experienced in organisation development, workforce planning and leadership development.
• Proven ability to influence, coach and build trusted relationships with leaders.
• Experience driving organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational development, workforce planning and leadership initiatives across Council.
• Drive employee engagement, culture and people systems to strengthen organisational performance.
• Coordinate a small specialist team and influence organisation-wide outcomes.

Skills

Organisational development

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Employee engagement

Change management

Data analytics

People systems

Strategic partnership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR/OD/Behavioural Science

Job description

• Band 8: $126,362 to $141,597 + superannuation + monthly RDO
• Lead organisational development, workforce planning and leadership initiatives across Council
• Drive employee engagement, culture and people systems to strengthen organisational performance

We are seeking an experienced and strategic people leader to coordinate Council's Organisational Development function. Leading a small specialist team, you will drive initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, organisational culture, leadership effectiveness and future workforce readiness. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisation-wide outcomes and help shape the future of our workforce.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

About the Role

Working closely with Executive and leaders across the organisation, the position drives organisational maturity and future workforce readiness by aligning people, culture, structure and capability with Council's long-term strategic objectives. The role plays a critical leadership function in supporting organisational change, transformation, succession planning and the development of a contemporary employee value proposition that enhances attraction, retention, engagement and organisational performance.

About the Successful Candidate

You are a strategic and collaborative people leader with a passion for developing capability, improving workplace culture and helping organisations thrive through change. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in organisational development, workforce planning, leadership development and employee engagement.
• Proven ability to influence, coach and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.
• Experience leading organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using workforce data and insights to inform decision-making.
• Experience overseeing people systems, workforce reporting and digital solutions.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and fostering high-performing, positive workplace cultures.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Behavioural Science, or a related discipline.

Why you'll love working at Baw Baw

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
• Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
• Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
• Career development opportunities.
• Study/development assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
• A thriving Social Club.
• Close to Public transport.
• Ample free parking nearby.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.