Head of Organisational Development and People Potential

at; Liverpool City Council; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing provider in Liverpool is seeking a Head of Organisational Development and People Potential to transform culture and enhance leadership capability. This leadership role involves driving workforce engagement, designing innovative programs, and fostering wellbeing within the organization. Ideal candidates will have strategic experience in organizational development. This role offers a competitive non-profit salary package with flexible working options.

Benefits

Non-profit salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Hybrid working

Regular travel to office locations

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in organizational development and talent management.
• Comprehensive understanding of remuneration frameworks and policy development.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change across complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives to foster a highly engaged workforce.
• Design innovative programs and coaching frameworks.
• Champion wellbeing and embed psychosocial safety.
• Deliver engagement programs and recognition strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

HR analytics

Education

Tertiary qualifications in organisational development or related field

Job description

Head of Organisational Development and People Potential

Join the SGCH Senior Leadership team as a key leader in transforming culture, building leadership capability, and creating a workplace of choice.

Benefits include non‑for‑profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per year tax‑free, an additional $2,500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation, health and wellbeing programs, paid parental leave and other bonus leave, great office locations with hybrid working, and regular travel to SGCH office locations.

About the role

Responsibilities:

• Drive initiatives that foster a high‑performing, highly engaged workforce.
• Design innovative programs, coaching frameworks, and career pathways.
• Shape talent strategy, implement talent mapping, succession planning, and internal mobility.
• Champion wellbeing and embed psychosocial safety, cultural competency, and RAP commitments.
• Drive transformation and change management to future‑prove SGCH.
• Deliver engagement programs, digital learning ecosystems, and recognition strategies.

Qualifications:

• Future‑focused, strategic thinker with tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in OD, talent management, and leadership development.
• Comprehensive understanding of remuneration and benefits frameworks, including benchmarking, policy development, and aligning reward strategies with business objectives.
• Proficiency in leveraging HR analytics and emerging technologies to inform strategic workforce planning and improve employee experience.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and change leadership capabilities, with experience in acquisition and merger integration strategies, including cultural alignment and workforce planning.

How to apply

Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements before 9am Thursday 04 December 2025. Please note the application deadline is firm.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Senior or executive experience in organisational development.
• Evidence of designing and delivering capability and performance‑enhancing programmes.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change across complex environments.

The recruitment process may include interviews and behavioural assessments. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Pre‑employment screening will be required and may include reference checks, a National Police Check, Health Assessment, etc.

We are an equal opportunity employer

SGCH is an Equal Opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we want an organisation that reflects the communities we serve.

SGCH is a Tier 1 provider under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing, offering subsidised rental housing to people on low to moderate incomes. We are a profit‑for‑purpose organisation that reinvests rental income to deliver maintenance services and increase the supply of social and affordable housing. We balance business acumen with a social heart, and we nurture a culture of kindness, respect, and teamwork.