Job Task Analysis - People & Culture Leadership

• Lead culture, capability and organisational performance at Kingston.
• Permanent Full Time
• Hybrid work options available, including an average of 2 days working from home
• $132,231 - $148,320 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Cheltenham location

About the team

The People & Culture team plays a key role in shaping Kingston's workforce, culture and employee experience. Our Organisational Development team partners across Council to deliver initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, learning and development, inclusion, wellbeing and organisational performance.

About this opportunity 

We are looking for a Team Leader Organisational Development to join our team. Reporting to the Manager People & Culture, you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to drive organisational development initiatives that support a high performing, inclusive and values driven workplace.

Leading a specialist team, you will work closely with Executives, Managers and Team Leaders to develop and deliver contemporary programs that build workforce capability, strengthen organisational culture and enhance the employee experience across Council.

What you’ll deliver                       

• Lead the development and implementation of organisational development strategies, programs and frameworks aligned to Council's strategic objectives.
• Drive learning and development, leadership capability and talent management initiatives that support workforce performance and succession planning.
• Lead employee engagement, organisational culture and workforce inclusion programs, including delivery of key actions arising from employee feedback and culture measurement activities.
• Oversee wellbeing, diversity and gender equality initiatives that foster a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the Organisational Development team while building strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Use workforce data, insights and contemporary practice to drive continuous improvement and support evidence-based decision making.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience leading organisational development, learning and development, culture and capability initiatives within a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and drive organisational change.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies relating to culture, leadership, engagement, inclusion, wellbeing and workforce capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate workforce insights into practical organisational outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or a related discipline, or extensive equivalent experience in organisational development.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

What’s next?

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact, Daniel te Hennepe, Manager People & Culture at daniel.tehennepe@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why Work for Kingston?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.