Organisational Development Manager - Dalby, Queensland
About Council
Our team is unique, dynamic and geographically dispersed, with a region the size of Tasmania. At just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane and an easy drive from the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Western Downs has a growing population of over 34,000 people.
The region’s diverse economy, vibrant active communities and the extensive infrastructure and multi-billion dollar energy investments are ensuring that the Western Downs continues to go from strength-to-strength.
Western Downs Regional Council is one of only a handful of Council’s in the state of Queensland to be debt-free.
Council is very proud of this immense achievement which it had been working towards since 2015, proving itself to be one of the most financially prudent Councils in Queensland.
About the Role
Based inDalby, you will lead a small, collaborative and passionate team and partner closely with Council's leadership team to design and implement talent, leadership and development programs, identify individual, team and organisation-wide strategic and operational development needs, and implement best practice solutions.
You will be responsible for leading and managing Council's organisational development programs and initiatives aimed to develop WDRC’s people capability, performance, have high impact OD solutions and embed WDRC's values to drive a positive workplace culture and achieve Council's strategic business objectives.
The role supports a multi-disciplinary and diverse internal and external workforce.
Reporting to the Senior HR Operations Coordinator, you will also:
manage the design, development and delivery of diverse contemporary organisational learning and development strategies, policies, projects and initiatives;
work closely with members of Council's leadership team to collaborate on the delivery of key initiatives;
develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of Council's competency/capability framework, talent management strategy, succession plans and learning and development programs and systems; and
work with the HR and ICT teams involved in the implementation of the LMS/HRIS systems.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
Successfully implemented contemporary organisational development programs, strategies and initiatives to enhance organisational culture, capability and performance
Experience in developing and implementing innovative learning and development systems, processes and practices in a multi-disciplinary work environment ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory compliance frameworks;
Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence and persuade multiple key stakeholders in relation to organisational development programs and initiatives to enhance team capability, culture and performance;
Have extensive experience in OD and a sound understanding of talent and performance management principles;
Be a subject matter expert, confident leader, strategic thinker and persistent achiever.
What we offer:
Relocation assistance may be offered to suitably qualified candidate
Access to Corporate Health Plan
Health & Wellbeing program
Locality allowance
Job security in a local government position
If you enjoy working both autonomously as well as collaboratively with employees, this role is for you. TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE
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Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 3 October 2019.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants for this position agree to WDRC conducting an independent employment check with your current (or most recent) employer prior to your formal appointment to the advertised position.
WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.
The application form will include these questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Have you completed a qualification in human resources (HR)?
