Our Organisational Development and Learning team deliver strategic expertise and business services in individual and organisational learning, development and recruitment to build leadership capability and champion DHS workforce strategies and initiatives.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Organisational Development Professional to join our team. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building leadership capability and driving organisational excellence? Do you have the expertise to influence and shape workforce development strategies? This role will be responsible for the delivery of key organisational development projects within the Department of Human Services (DHS) including the DHS Mentoring Program, Graduate Program, People Matter Employee Survey (PMES) Action Plan 2025, management and leadership development, and talent and succession planning.

As a Principal Consultant, Organisational Development, you will be responsible for:

Partnering with executives and managers to provide high-level organisational development advisory services that drive succession planning and leadership capability.

Managing the relaunch of the DHS Mentoring Program, delivery of the 2025 PMES Action Plan, and involvement in the strategic coordination of the DHS Graduate Program.

Facilitating stakeholder engagement activities, including focus groups and workshops, to identify workforce trends and develop effective solutions.

Coaching and advising executive and divisional leaders to enhance organisational culture, leadership capability, and performance.

Managing partnerships with key stakeholders, including the OCPSE South Australian Leadership Academy, to ensure sustainable leadership development.

About You
You will bring:

Extensive experience in organisational development, with expertise in organisational surveys, workforce development, succession planning and/or leadership capability.

Strong strategic and analytical skills to assess workforce trends, develop solutions, and drive cultural and performance improvements.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence at the executive and senior management level.

Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement.

Comprehensive knowledge of organisational development, employee engagement, and culture development.

A tertiary qualification in Psychology, Organisational Development, Human Resources, or a related field, and certification in assessment tools such as Genesys or Hogan is desirable.

If you are a passionate organisational development professional, wanting to work in a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Special Conditions:
National Police Check 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 www.dhs.sa.gov.au/careers

Enquiries to: Anna Booth, 08 7133 7518, [email protected]