Senior Adviser Organisational Development

Redland City Council; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Role-specific allowances

Mental health & wellbeing support

Exclusive employee lifestyle perks

Flexible working options

Purchased leave

Parental leave incentives

Job summary

Redland City Council is seeking a Senior Adviser Organisational Development to design and deliver strategic initiatives that strengthen capability, performance and culture. You will partner with leaders to drive workforce improvements and embed positive change across the organisation.

Responsibilities include leading diversity and inclusion, coaching leaders, and guiding cross-functional change programs while monitoring outcomes to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering organisational development initiatives within medium to large organisations.
• Proven track record in delivering, monitoring and evaluating initiatives that improve capability and performance.
• Well-developed communication, consultation and report writing skills for complex information.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver organisational development initiatives that build workforce capability.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen leadership, talent management, performance, culture and engagement.
• Lead diversity and inclusion activities and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders to enhance capability and effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional projects delivering organisational development and change initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse and report outcomes to inform continuous improvement and strategic decisions.

Skills

Organisational development

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & report writing

Change management

Interpersonal influence

Education

HR management or Organisational Development qualification

Job description

Permanent Full Time-36.25 hours per week

$118,666.78to$125,907.88Annually+ 13% super

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as a Senior Adviser Organisational Development

Are you passionate about shaping organisational culture and driving meaningful change?

As the Senior Adviser Organisational Development, you will play a key role in designing and delivering strategic organisational development initiatives that strengthen Council's capability, performance, and culture. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you will provide expert advice and contemporary organisational development solutions that align with corporate priorities, support workforce capability, and foster a high-performing, values-driven workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering organisational development initiatives that build workforce capability and support Council's People Strategy.
• Partnering with leaders and stakeholders to strengthen leadership, talent management, performance, culture and employee engagement.
• Leading key people initiatives including diversity and inclusion activities, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Providing expert advice and coaching to leaders to enhance people capability, workforce performance and organisational effectiveness.
• Leading cross-functional projects and driving the successful delivery of organisational development and change initiatives.
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on outcomes to inform continuous improvement and support strategic decision-making.

Skills and experience:

• Experience designing and implementing organisational development programs, initiatives and projects within a medium to large organisation.
• Demonstrated success in delivering, monitoring and evaluating initiatives that improve organisational capability, performance and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Well-developed communication, consultation and report writing skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to drive innovation and embed positive change.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups to achieve organisational objectives.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, relevant legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures applicable to human resources and organisational development.

Make sure to read the full Position Descriptionbefore applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.

Why this role stands out:

• Make a real organisational impact by leading strategic organisational development initiatives that shape culture, build capability and support Council's long-term success.
• Partner with leaders across the organisation to influence workforce strategy, drive meaningful change and deliver initiatives that enhance employee engagement and performance.
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding portfolio spanning employee engagement, diversity and inclusion and organisational effectiveness.

More reasons to love working with us:

• Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
• Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
• Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
• Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
• Flexible working options – access RedFlex, offering flexibility in how, when, and where you work.
• Optional purchased leave available after probation.
• Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.

Who we are:

Redland City Council is a local government organisation proudly serving the Redlands Coast community. From maintaining roads, parks, waterways and islands, to delivering essential services like waste, water, libraries, and community events - we support the city’s day-to-day life and long-term growth. With over 1,200 employees across diverse teams, we’re committed to shaping a thriving, sustainable region that our community is proud of.

Guided by ourValues, we’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it possible. Visit our careers page to learn more about the stories of our incredible team.

Tertiary qualifications in HR Management, Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology or a related field are desirable.

Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting

***********@redland.qld.gov.au