Position No. 744

Temporary Full-time - Aug 2025 to Oct 2026

Band 7 - $100,629 - $131,128 yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuation

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and passionate individual to join our People & Capability team as the Coordinator Organisational Development. In this role, you will have the chance to lead initiatives that shape Council's leadership development, talent management, and performance and engagement, embedding a continuous learning mindset across Council to ensure high performance, collaboration, and delivery of strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of organisational development programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Build leadership capability by creating practical tools, learning content, and coaching support.
• Use data to evaluate program effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and inform decision-making.
• Leverage technology platforms (e.g., survey tools, digital learning) to enhance the employee experience.
• Oversee the coordination of all corporate face-to-face and online training, including logistical arrangements and participant processes.
• Oversee the student work experience and traineeship programs.
• Manage the L&D diary and ensure information regarding forthcoming training is kept up to date.
• Establish systems to record and produce regular reports on learning and development metrics.
• Contribute to key strategic projects, including cultural transformation, talent development and organisational design.

What You Will Bring

You are a strategic and passionate organisational development or HR professional with a strong track record in building inclusive, high-performing cultures, known for your technical expertise, insights and delivery, bringing a hands-on practical approach to your work and to stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in an OD, HRBP or strategic P&C role with a strong development mindset.
• A relevant diploma or degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, Business, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of organisational psychology, adult learning principles, and change frameworks.
• Proven experience in project coordination or management, preferably in a learning and development environment and utilising capability frameworks.
• Data-driven approach to measuring impact and continuous improvement.
• Highly developed research and problem-solving skills, including the capacity to analyse issues and develop practical solutions for process improvement.
• Skills and experience in instructional design and creating online learning content.
• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to influence and build trust across senior stakeholders.
• Experience supervising and supporting the work of others, including the ability to provide day-to-day guidance, set priorities and monitor workflow within a small team environment.
• Certifications in learning, coaching, or change management (e.g., PROSCI, DISC, HBDI) are advantageous.
• Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable)

Why apply?

• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and purpose.
• Opportunity for growth and to make your own mark on the role.
• Employee Assistance Program and fun Social Club!
• Open to exploring part-time employment for suitably qualified applicants (please reference this in your cover letter if interested)

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities". As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply:

Click on Apply Now and tell us why you are someone that fits the list of that we are looking for. You will need to apply by 11:59pm on Sunday 27 July 2025.