Organisational Development and Talent Specialist

Organisational Development and Talent Specialist

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Work type: Temporary Full-time
Location: Knox Civic Centre
Categories: HR, OHS, L&D

We have an exciting temporary opportunity for an Organisational Development and Talent Specialist to join our team until 31 July 2026. As part of our People, Culture and Development team, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our organisational capability and employee experience. You’ll lead initiatives that attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce—ensuring Knox is a place where people can grow and make a difference.

Your focus areas during the duration of this temporary role will include:

- Designing and implementing early career pathways to build our future workforce and create meaningful entry points into Knox City Council.

- Building and embedding our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to clearly communicate what makes Knox a great place to work and to strengthen our employer brand.

- Developing Knox’s Talent Framework, creating a cohesive approach to talent identification, mobility and succession planning.

This is a full‑time temporary role until 31 July 2026 based at the Civic Centre. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 7 classified role. Remuneration will be $110,732.77 – $124,189.64 (depending on experience) pro‑rate plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

You’re a strategic and creative Organisational Development and Talent Specialist who thrives on building programs from the ground up. You’re collaborative, curious and future‑focused, with a knack for turning ideas informed by data into sustainable, people‑centred solutions.

Key selection criteria

- Demonstrated experience in talent management, ideally in complex organisations.

- Proven ability to design and deliver workforce development initiatives, talent pipelines or EVP projects.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

- The ability to source and analyse data to make informed decisions on talent management initiatives.

- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development or a related field is required.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 5:00 pm Wednesday 19 November 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Liz Roberts, Head of Organisation Development, at liz.roberts@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8308.

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Why work at Knox

- Accrued or rostered days off available for full‑time roles, depending on operational requirements

- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

- Salary sacrifice option for Council‑owned childcare fees

- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

- Support towards further study

- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work‑related challenges.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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05 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 19 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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