Organisational Development Advisor

Bayside City Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Generous leave provisions with various

Wellbeing programs

Gym membership discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Parkland office near beach

Free onsite staff parking

Hybrid vehicles for work travel

Job summary

Bayside City Council is seeking an Organisational Development Advisor to strengthen workforce capability and enhance employee experience. Based at the Corporate Centre in Sandringham with hybrid work options, you will collaborate across departments to translate workforce priorities into practical solutions.

The role leads programs in learning, performance development, succession, and engagement, using data to drive continuous improvement and informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Experience in organisational development, learning and development, talent management or related field.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate development programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate learning and organisational development programs that strengthen workforce capability, employee performance and organisational outcomes.
• Partner with leaders and employees across Council to identify development needs and implement practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Lead initiatives across learning and development, performance development, succession planning, employee engagement and recognition.
• Analyse workforce data, evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Facilitate training, workshops and organisational development projects while building strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Project management

Analytical skills

Organisational development

Education

HR/OD qualification

Job description

Employment Status:Permanent
Days & Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, totalling38 hours
Competitive Salary: Band 6 - $105,907.09 + 12% superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home.

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be 'sector leading' in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving - and excited about our future - as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

The Organisational Development Advisor provides broad-based organisational development advice and designs, delivers and evaluates practical initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, performance, talent development and employee experience across Council.

Working across departments, the role partners with leaders, employees and People & Culture colleagues to identify needs and translate Council’s workforce priorities into coordinated, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate learning and organisational development programs that strengthen workforce capability, employee performance and organisational outcomes.
• Partner with leaders and employees across Council to identify development needs and implement practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Lead initiatives across learning and development, performance development, succession planning, employee engagement and recognition.
• Analyse workforce data, evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Facilitate training, workshops and organisational development projects while building strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.

Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in organisational development, learning and development, talent management or a related field.
• Proven ability to design, implement and evaluate organisational development programs and initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Sound analytical, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.

What we can offer you in return:

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, four days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Ashlee Linckvia email ******@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.