Principal Consultant, Organisational Development

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 665118
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
- Convenient CBD location
- Flexible working arrangements available

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

**About the Business**

Our Organisational Development and Learning team deliver strategic expertise and business services in individual and organisational learning, development and recruitment to build leadership capability and champion DHS workforce strategies and initiatives.

**Role Details**

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Organisational Development Professional to join our team. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building leadership capability and driving organisational excellence? Do you have the expertise to influence and shape workforce development strategies? This role will be responsible for the delivery of key organisational development projects within the Department of Human Services (DHS) including the DHS Mentoring Program, Graduate Program, People Matter Employee Survey (PMES) Action Plan 2025, management and leadership development, and talent and succession planning.

As a Principal Consultant, Organisational Development, you will be responsible for:

- Partnering with executives and managers to provide high-level organisational development advisory services that drive succession planning and leadership capability.
- Managing the relaunch of the DHS Mentoring Program, delivery of the 2025 PMES Action Plan, and involvement in the strategic coordination of the DHS Graduate Program.
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement activities, including focus groups and workshops, to identify workforce trends and develop effective solutions.
- Coaching and advising executive and divisional leaders to enhance organisational culture, leadership capability, and performance.
- Managing partnerships with key stakeholders, including the OCPSE South Australian Leadership Academy, to ensure sustainable leadership development.

**About You**

You will bring:

- Extensive experience in organisational development, with expertise in organisational surveys, workforce development, succession planning and/or leadership capability.
- Strong strategic and analytical skills to assess workforce trends, develop solutions, and drive cultural and performance improvements.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence at the executive and senior management level.
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement.
- Comprehensive knowledge of organisational development, employee engagement, and culture development.
- A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Organisational Development, Human Resources, or a related field, and certification in assessment tools such as Genesys or Hogan is desirable.

If you are a passionate organisational development professional, wanting to work in a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you

**Special Conditions**

National Police Check required.

**Role Status**: Term up to 08/05/2026

**Salary Range**: $108,109 - $116,864 (ASO7)

**Location**: Adelaide

**Diversity and Inclusion**

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

**Applications close**: 22/04/2025 11:30 PM