Senior Organisational Development Partner

• Temporary (fixed term) Full time, 12 month contract (parental leave position)
• Salary $110k circa + 12% Superannuation
• Situated at our Civic Office, Doncaster

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Organisational Development Partner to join the Organisation Development Team in the People Experience Service Unit. In this position, you will assist with the delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of Manningham Council's leadership development programs, lead our engagement surveys and make a key contribution to our learning culture.

If you're passionate about creating workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued and you thrive in environments that celebrate diversity and drive cultural change, you would be a great fit for our team.

• Support leadership capability development
• Continue to develop our Capability Framework
• Shape our learning culture

Manningham Council is proud to serve one of Victoria's most vibrant and diverse communities, delivering over 100 essential services—from lush parks and cultural galleries to bustling shopping precincts and welcoming leisure centres. Our commitment is to ensure Manningham remains a thriving, inclusive, and harmonious place to live, work, and explore.

We offer more than just a job—we provide meaningful career opportunities for innovative, driven individuals who want to make a real impact. At Manningham, you'll find a supportive and collaborative work environment, with benefits that include flexible working arrangements, professional development programs, and initiatives that prioritise your health and wellbeing.

What you will be doing

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Maintain our leadership development program for our people leaders
• Lead the implementation and debriefs of our engagement surveys and support organisational change outcomes from feedback
• Further develop the capability framework to intersect with workforce planning and our People Strategy
• Be an active and willing team member of the organisational development team by participating in functional activities to support our LMS, gender equality and other inclusion activities.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience supporting employee Learning and Development
• Experience in leading and communicating staff engagement programs
• A strong working knowledge in developing capability frameworks
• A customer focused professional with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the business, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexible and able to deliver in an environment with changing priorities and competing tasks.
• Strong MS Office skills- Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Tertiary qualified with effective writing skills and attention to detail.

How to Apply

to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Vivienne Green, Organisational Development Coordinator on

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email or visit

Applications close on Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 5:00pm.

Don't meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to .

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation.