Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

We have an opportunity for a passionate and dynamic Business Partner Organisational Development & Performance to drive and embed best practice organisational planning, reporting and performance practices.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

Lead the successful implementation and ongoing support of an Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework that gives regard to the Strategic Planning Principles of the Local Government Act 2020. This will include the development and communication of corporate planning frameworks designed to ensure clear line of sight between our work and vision.

Align annual Individual Performance Plans to the Department Service Plan and Department Workplan.

Provide leadership, training, and guidance to Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Senior Leadership team (SLT) and all Coordinators to embed the corporate planning framework, and understand the integration with other Council Strategies, plans and cross organisational processes, ensuring a consistent organisational approach.

Lead the coordination of performance reporting (including system administration of the reporting software/tools).

Partner with leaders as a trusted business partner supporting the development, implementation and review of whole-of-organisation frameworks, programs and projects which support and focus on improving organisational development and performance, including, but not limited to, Coordination of Councils Employee Engagement framework, including maintenance of the employee engagement system, survey design, data analytics, action plan development and progress reporting.

Support the Manager People and Performance in the Succession Planning framework in alignment with the Workforce Plan.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning and projects and implement across the organisation.

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement solutions with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.

Ability to conduct influential, well-articulated oral and written communication, well developed interpersonal skills to be able to present to groups and facilitate engaging workshops.

Proven track record engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders with different and sometimes competing needs and priorities, to set goals, optimise productivity, and achieve positive results.

Highly developed communication, negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to effectively build robust, trusting relationships with senior decision makers and management internally and across all levels of Government.

Highly developed organisational skills with the ability and willingness to adapt within an environment of fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.

* Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. We take into consideration transferable skills, future capability and cultural fit when reviewing applications and offer tailored development plans to support individuals to grow into their roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.

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Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments

Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance

A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking

An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do

An active Social Club

Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations

Generous leave entitlements including:

Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave

Purchased leave

Ceremonial leave

Gender affirmation leave

Family violence leave

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Ann McGrath, Manager People and Performance on 03 5220 7181.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

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Applications close on THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER 2025 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.