Organisational Development Specialist

WorkSafe Victoria; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafe Victoria, Wadawurrung/Geelong based, is seeking an Organisational Development Specialist to design, deliver and evaluate organisation-wide initiatives. You will partner with senior OD specialists and leaders to enhance leadership capability, culture and workforce performance, managing key projects and using data insights for change.

You'll lead employee listening programs, develop communications and engagement materials, and analyse workforce data to support evidence-based decisions,

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating OD/culture/leadership programs in large, complex organisations.
• Experience supporting employee engagement surveys and listening activities with analysis and reporting.
• Strong project management skills to balance priorities and deliver within deadlines.
• Ability to analyse workforce data and insights to identify trends and make recommendations.
• Excellent written communications for reports, briefings and stakeholder updates.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and evaluate organisational development, culture and leadership initiatives.
• Coordinate OD projects including planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement and vendor management.
• Lead Employee Opinion Survey components: data analysis, reporting and action planning.
• Create communications, intranet content and engagement materials.
• Analyse workforce insights to support evidence-based decision making.
• Facilitate workshops and leadership discussions to strengthen culture and alignment.

Skills

OD design and delivery

Leadership capability

Employee engagement

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR/Organisational Development

Job description

• Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The Learning & Organisational Development team plays a critical role in enabling WorkSafe to achieve its purpose of reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. As part of the People & Culture Business Unit, the team partners across the organisation to strengthen leadership capability, culture, employee engagement and organisational performance.

As the Organisational Development Specialist, you'll contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of organisation-wide initiatives that enhance leadership capability, organisational culture, employee engagement and workforce performance. Working closely with Senior OD specialists, leaders and stakeholders across the business, you'll provide specialist advice, manage key projects and use workforce insights to support meaningful organisational change and continuous improvement.

Aligned with our value of Connected, you'll build collaborative relationships across WorkSafe, bringing people together to create positive employee experiences and support an engaged, inclusive and high-performing culture.

What You'll Do:

• Support the design, development and delivery of organisational development, culture and leadership initiatives across WorkSafe.
• Manage and coordinate OD projects, including planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, procurement activities and vendor management.
• Lead key components of employee listening programs, including the annual Employee Opinion Survey, data analysis, reporting and action planning.
• Develop high-quality communications, resources, intranet content and engagement materials to support organisational development initiatives.
• Analyse workforce insights, employee feedback and engagement data to identify trends, develop actionable recommendations and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Facilitate team workshops, leadership discussions and culture initiatives that strengthen organisational effectiveness and alignment to WorkSafe's values.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organisation to support the successful implementation of organisational development programs and initiatives.

Please ensure you review the Position Description herefor additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You'll be a collaborative and proactive organisational development, human resource or people& culture professional who is passionate about strengthening culture, engagement and leadership capability. You bring strong project management skills, a data-informed mindset and the confidence to work with leaders and stakeholders at all levels.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of organisational development, culture, engagement or leadership programs within a large and complex organisation.
• Experience supporting or delivering employee engagement surveys and employee listening activities, including survey administration, analysis and reporting.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse workforce data, employee feedback and organisational insights to identify trends and develop recommendations.
• Well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefing papers, presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with experience partnering with leaders and employees across all levels of an organisation.
• Experience facilitating workshops, focus groups or organisational development activities that support employee engagement, leadership capability and culture outcomes.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Psychology, Business, Organisational Development or a related discipline.

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm, Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sarin Khan via [e-mail]