Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

The Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner provides strategic guidance and advice in relation to learning and organisational development (L&OD) across Council and leads people, culture, learning and organisational effectiveness projects.

About the role

This position provides employee centred end-to-end business partnering including scoping, research, analysis, design, delivery, facilitation and evaluation of Councils L&OD programs and activities to ensure the employee experience is at the forefront of everything we do.

Partnering with the People and Culture team and stakeholders, the role designs and delivers solutions in talent, performance, engagement, capability and development and ensures the programs executed deliver quality organisational outcomes.

On this role you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of a broad range of L&OD Initiatives across leadership development, talent management, succession planning, performance management, capability implementation, culture change and employee engagement.
• Shape and evolve City of Parramatta's learning and organisational development frameworks, strategies, and programs to align with the organisation's strategic priorities.
• Proactively r esearch and apply contemporary L&OD best practices to build future-ready capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to diagnose and identify learning & development needs and deliver targeted solutions at individual, team, and organisational levels.
• Leverage workforce analytics and industry trends to forecast critical skill needs and and develop capability uplift strategies to meet the demands of the future workforce.
• Act as a strategic advisor to People & Culture colleagues, providing expert guidance on organisational capability, performance, and culture.
• Build, implement and maintain a comprehensive library of L&OD tools that will support managers and staff in the achievement of the organisation's strategic goals.
• Manage, review and report on outcomes and impact of L&OD Programs.
  Build in performance metrics and mechanisms to identify early visibility of risks to enable mitigation approaches.

About You

To thrive in this role, you'll bring over 5 years of experience in Learning & Organisational Development, ideally within a diverse organisation. You're skilled in designing and delivering programs that support all levels—from frontline staff to senior executives.

Key skills & experience:

• You have strong knowledge and demonstrated use of adult learning principles in the design and facilitation of programs.
• You will bring experience in creating and implementing Capability Frameworks, Talent Management Frameworks, Engagement & Culture Initiatives, and Performance Management.
• You are confident in implementing and/or managing a Learning Management System and have a problem solving mindset.
• You are self driven, organised, and committed to delivering projects on time and within budget.
• You are an excellent communicator and facilitator, who can work in a team to agreed outcomes and expectation and brings the ability to deal with any situation.

Qualifications

Degree qualification in Adult Education or similar degree majoring in Organisational Development, Human Resources or a related field, OR

Relevant skills and experience (10+ years) in successfully delivering a range of learning and organisational development outcomes in a medium sized business.

What's on offer

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $129,776.59 to $142,860.50 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
  Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the Position Description.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 26, October 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.