Head of Organisational Development

Head of Organisational Development (Coordinator)

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Band 8- Starting from $122, super + RDO
(
RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only
)

Why You'll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy
  For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements
• 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing
• free EAP counselling, discounted leisure memberships, salary sacrifice - additional super and childcare options
• Professional Development
• leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave

About the Role

The Head of Organisational Development leads a specialist team that is responsible for the support and delivery of the organisation's culture, capability and employee experience initiatives. This role works across the entire organisation at all levels, promoting and supporting the delivery of workforce strategies that strengthen skills so that Yarra can deliver valuable services for the community.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Oversee, manage and communicate all organisational development, including driving culture, workforce planning and learning and development activities with a D&I lens.
• Maintain strategic oversight of all work being undertaken across the Organisational Culture & Capability team.
• Develop, update and embed change resulting from framework, policy and program development related to portfolio.
• Drive Council's commitment to continually improving the experience of staff from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, older and younger workers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, Aboriginal people, and women.
• Lead and develop the Organisational Culture & Capability team to achieve assigned strategies and objectives in line with the ethos of the P&C branch.
• Provide expert advice and support on a broad range of people and culture policy issues and business practices, offering solutions in line with organisational priorities and ensuring all legislative and policy requirements are met.
• Engage and work effectively with specialists and external providers as required, including managing contracts and procurement.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a candidate with
experience in Organisational Development
to help deliver outcomes in the People & Culture Branch.

This may include:

• Project management
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Policy and strategy development
• Change management and implementation
• Learning and development coordination

Yarra City Council is a
dynamic
Organisation, proud of our
inclusive culture, diversity and development of staff
. We strive to
continually improve services to the community
.

We're proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity for an emerging leader in organisational growth, with hands-on learning, mentorship and future career progression opportunities.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the
Position Description
or contact
Monique Bateman - Manager People and Culture
at

Head of Organisational Development (Coordinator) - Positions Description (September

Applications close on: Friday 24 October2025, at 11:55pm

How to Apply

In your application, please include your
Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter
. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the
Key Selection Criteria
as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Additional Information

This position is subject to
s
atisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.