Organisational Development Advisor

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

Hybrid WFH model

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging options

Smartphones and devices

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking an Organisational Development professional to partner with leaders across the organisation. You will design and deliver initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, enhance employee experience and foster a thriving workplace culture.

This role focuses on developing inclusive programs, facilitating workshops, and translating insights into practical people solutions that support Council's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering organisational development, learning and capability initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
• Strong facilitation skills delivering workshops and learning programs.
• Strategic and analytical mindset to turn insights into practical solutions.
• Proven experience managing projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to design and deliver innovative people initiatives.
• Strengthen leadership capability, employee experience and workplace culture.
• Drive diversity, equity and inclusion programs fostering belonging and opportunity.
• Design and facilitate engaging workshops and capability-building programs.
• Translate insights into workforce development solutions and outcomes.
• Collaborate to deliver measurable people and culture results.

Skills

Organisational Development

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Strategic thinking

Project management

Leadership development

Education

Human Resources or Organisational Development

Job description

Shape the future of our workforce by driving leadership, culture and people initiatives that help our organisation thrive.

$113K - $117K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata)
$99K - $104K Base Salary (pro-rata)
Location: Maroochydore
Vacancy No: 7196
Temporary - Full-time (until October 2027)
Applications close: Sunday, 13 September 2026 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team !

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Join a high-performing People & Culture team that is shaping the future of work at Sunshine Coast Council. In this dynamic role, you'll partner with leaders across the organisation to design and deliver innovative people initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, enhance employee experience, and foster a thriving workplace culture.

Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking HR team, you'll contribute to strategic projects that drive organisational performance, engagement and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping build an outstanding organisation for today and the future

• Drive initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee performance and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead diversity, equity and inclusion programs that foster a culture of belonging, respect and opportunity.
• Deliver cultural learning initiatives, including actions that support Council's Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Design and facilitate engaging workshops, learning experiences and capability-building programs.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to deliver impactful people and culture outcomes.
• Research emerging trends and translate insights into innovative workforce and organisational development solutions.

About you

You are a proactive and people-focused Organisational Development professional with a passion for leadership, culture and inclusion. Energised by collaboration, you'll bring fresh thinking, strong facilitation skills and a solutions-focused mindset to deliver programs that empower our people, strengthen performance and help shape the future of Sunshine Coast Council.

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering organisational development, learning and capability initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships.
• Strong facilitation skills and confidence delivering workshops, learning programs and engagement activities.
• A strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into practical people solutions.
• Proven experience managing projects and delivering outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility:We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras:Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

For specific enquiries contact Laura Fisher during business hours on 07 5441 8164.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [e-mail] .

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.