Organisational Development & Diversity Advisor

City of Stonnington; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Monthly day off accrual

Job summary

City of Stonnington in Melbourne is seeking an Organisational Development & Diversity Advisor to partner with leaders to deliver development programs and DEI projects, enhancing employee experience and an inclusive culture.

You will lead gender equality initiatives under the Gender Equality Act 2020, coordinate GEAP and GIAs, analyze workforce data, and support engagement surveys while collaborating across the organisation to drive continuous improvement and service excellence.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Business, or Social Sciences.
• Experience in organisational development and DEI.
• Knowledge of the Gender Equality Act 2020.
• Excellent written communication and analytics skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver organisational development initiatives.
• Design and facilitate learning programs and resources.
• Manage DEI projects including GEAP and GIAs.
• Monitor reporting and workforce data to identify trends.
• Support engagement surveys and strengthen workplace culture.
• Collaborate with leaders to improve structures and processes.
• Prepare reports for Executive Leadership Team on workforce capability and DE&I outcomes.

Skills

Organisational development

Diversity & Inclusion

Learning & development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor in HR / Business / Social Sciences

Tools

LMS

Job description

Organisational Development & Diversity Advisor

Please view the below documents for this position:

• Position Description
• Inherent Requirements

As our Organisational Development & Diversity Advisor, you will work across the City of Stonnington, partnering with leaders and stakeholders to deliver strategic organisational development programs, learning initiatives and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) projects that support and create a positive employee experience and inclusive workforce culture.

You will lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of initiatives that strengthen organisational capability and enhance employee engagement. A significant focus of the role will be leading and coordinating Council's commitments under the Gender Equality Act 2020, including driving the implementation of the Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP), managing Gender Impact Assessments (GIAs), supporting workforce reporting requirements, and promoting gender equality and inclusion across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, development and delivery of organisational development initiatives that build capability and support strategic priorities.
• Design, develop and facilitate engaging learning and development programs, resources and training solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage and contribute to organisational development projects that drive continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of Council's Gender Equality Action Plan and Gender Impact Assessment program.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements under the Gender Equality Act 2020 and associated reporting obligations.
• Analyse workforce and employee engagement data to identify trends, opportunities and recommendations for improvement.
• Support the delivery of employee engagement surveys and initiatives that strengthen workplace culture and employee experience.
• Assist in developing and delivering education programs focused on gender equality, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, gender affirmation and broader diversity and inclusion topics.
• Contribute to DE&I campaigns, communication plans and awareness initiatives.
• Prepare reports, insights and recommendations for the Executive Leadership Team on workforce capability, engagement and DE&I outcomes.
• Support initiatives that enhance the employee lifecycle, from attraction and recruitment through to retention and offboarding.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organisation to identify opportunities to improve structures, systems, processes and workplace culture.

Join us in this full-time permanent role, offering a competitive salary range of $102,368 - $110,865, plus 12% superannuation and a monthly accrued day off.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Business, Social Sciences (or related discipline) or lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience.
• Relevant years of experience working in Organisational Development and Diversity with exposure to the key Organisational Development responsibilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Gender Equality ACT (2020) and associated legislative requirements.
• Outstanding written communication skills with experience preparing papers, presentations and communication plans.
• Well-developed research skills, including data collection, analysis, survey development and reporting.
• Knowledge and experience in Local Government (in a similar role) is an advantage.
• Experience delivering organisational development, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion programs.
• Experience developing, facilitating and delivering training workshops and learning initiatives to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge and practical experience conducting learning needs analysis and translating findings into effective learning solutions.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) in an administrative capacity.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and drive change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including experience interpreting workforce data and preparing reports.
• A genuine passion for diversity, equity and inclusion, employee engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Licensing and Background Checks:ability to complete a satisfactory police check, and a current Working with Children Check (WWC).

Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Michael Tobler, Head of People Capability at ********@stonnington.vic.gov.au.
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at “Why Stonnington”.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

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