Senior Organisational Development Advisor

Articolo1; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 134,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Parental leave

Study assistance

Wellbeing program

EAP

Job summary

City of Port Phillip is seeking a Senior Organisational Development Advisor to lead, develop and implement organisational development initiatives across the organisation. You will support the achievement of the Council Plan, report to the Head of Organisational Development and influence strategic workforce development.

The role focuses on learning and development, leadership development, and policy updates within a complex public sector environment, with flexible/hybrid work arrangements at St

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or related qualification in OD/Organisational Psychology.
• Substantial experience in developing, implementing and evaluating learning and OD solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead key OD initiatives aligned to strategy and policy.
• Provide expert OD advice, coaching and guidance to leaders and learners.
• Update policies and materials to reflect OD objectives.
• Collaborate across People Culture and Safety to implement OD initiatives.
• Oversee multiple projects ensuring alignment with change methodology.

Skills

OD degree

OD solutions

Education

Tertiary degree in Organisational Development / Organisational Psychology

Job description

Senior Organisational Development Advisor - Vacancy Details

Synopsis

Senior Organisational Development Advisor

• Band 8: Salary range $134,011 - $150,181 per annum plus 12% Super
• Fulltime- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

Reporting to Head of Organisational Development, the Senior Organisational Development Advisor is a valued and integral part of the People Culture and Safety Department who will be responsible for leading, developing and implementing key organisational development initiatives across the organisation to support the achievement of our organisational goals and delivery of the City of Port Phillip Council Plan.

Duties

• Take a lead role on key initiatives such as the employee Diversity and Inclusion strategy, including the delivery of the Gender Equality Action Plan, employee engagement, strategic workforce planning, learning and development, as well as leadership development
• Develop, implement and evaluate Organisational Development initiatives in line with Legislative requirements, People and Culture Strategy and Policy within a complex environment
• Provide expert learning and organisational development advice, guidance, coaching, and feedback to learners, leaders, and stakeholders
• Update, develop and review key policies and resource material to align with Organisational Development objectives
• Collaborate and coordinate across People Culture and Safety, as well as the broader organisation to ensure effective and efficient implementation of OD initiatives
• Oversee multiple projects and priorities, ensuring alignment to objectives and a streamlined approach to delivery in line with organisational change methodology

Skills and Experience

• Academic: A tertiary degree in Organisational Development / Organisational Psychology or related qualification or; lesser formal qualifications along with substantial experience.
• Experience: Substantial experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating Learning and Organisational Development solutions across multiple business areas.

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

Further information can be obtained by contacting Naomi Walton, Head of Organisational Development on 03 8563 7475 or via email: [e-mail]

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 11 October 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on 0466 859 533 or email: [e-mail]