Manager, Organisational Development

2 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Department of Human Services SA Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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.

The Workforce Development and Integrity Division plays a critical role in building our capable, inclusive, and high-performing workforce and by extension, supporting the delivery of safe, trusted services for the South Australian community. The division provides internal strategic and operational workforce services, whilst also contributing to the boarder public safety and integrity through the provision of screening services.

The Manager, Organisational Development is a role within People and Performance and is accountable to the Director, Organisational Development and Learning for:

  • overseeing the provision of responsive, innovative, and contemporary organisational development strategies, programs and initiatives to strengthen the capability, culture, performance and engagement of Department of Human Services (DHS) staff and leaders
  • providing strategic leadership and advice to executives, managers and staff to enable people to perform effectively in their role, and respond to organisational needs now and in the future
  • executing a high level of discipline knowledge to identify issues, formulate solutions and propose initiatives, to support the delivery of effective organisational development strategies to support building a respectful, inclusive and high performing culture
  • providing leadership and management to the Organisational Development team, including the development of relevant skills and capabilities
  • representing DHS on public sector government committees and leading specialist advice to Human Resource Business Partners and their divisional portfolios.

Special Conditions:

  • National Police Check required.
  • Some out of hours work may be required.

Additional Information:

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of 2 pages, addressing how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, one of whom must be your recent line manager, and attach your current resume via the online application form. For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website

Enquiries to: Sarah Van Diepen, ,



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