Organisational Development Advisor

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

We strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience and we are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

• About the role

Do you have the ability to relate to people at all levels? Are you committed to creating a positive people focused and business outcomes driven culture? We are looking for an experienced Human Resources professional to join our refreshed organisation focused on growing, adapting and improving.

Reporting to the Manager of People, Safety and Performance, the Organisational Development Advisor will facilitate the implementation of strategies and programs relating to organisational change, engagement, reward and recognition, leadership capability and development to meet ongoing and changing organisational needs to facilitate a positive employee experience.

You will be responsible for coordinating major HR projects and developing and embedding organisational development initiatives to support Council's Workforce Management Strategy.

• About you

We are looking for someone with a strong knowledge of change management with experience in the design and delivery of organisational development programs and strategies. You will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage with key stakeholders at all levels to achieve business outcomes.

• Essential Criteria
• Degree in Business or Commerce (Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology) or extensive relevant experience
• Experience in the design and delivery of contemporary organisational development programs and strategies
• Ability to manage projects, competing priorities, exercise initiative and sound judgement to deliver innovative solutions in a timely and accurate manner
• Strong understanding of change management principles and methodologies
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to positively engage with stakeholders at all levels to generate solutions and deliver outcomes
• Well-developed research skills and a demonstrated ability to interpret performance data, prepare reports and complex documents for a range of audiences
• Desirable Criteria
• Knowledge of Local Government and associated legislation
• What's in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits :

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work / life balance
• Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Leaseback vehicle or a vehicle allowance of $8,500 p.a.
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years' of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality learning and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• How to apply
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• For further information about the role, please contact Eva Leszczynska, Manager People Safety & Performance on
• 02 9391 7002
• during business hours.
• CLOSING DATE
• 11 : 59PM on Sunday 13 October 2024
• Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and