We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!


East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over 600 passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.


A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.


The Opportunity
As the Organisational Development Officer for East Gippsland Shire Council, you’ll take the lead on a broad range of Organisational Development initiatives such as driving engagement through strategic employee survey design and action planning, advancing DE&I initiatives, leading succession planning, embedding our capability framework and more.


Who are you? You’re a natural collaborator, an excellent communicator and are comfortable working with a range of stakeholders. You’re passionate about creating a thriving and happy workplace through the design and implementation of innovative OD initiatives across the entire employee experience.


You’ll be involved in:

• Leading Organisational Development initiatives employee engagement survey design, delivery and action planning
• Leading and supporting the development and execution of initiatives under Council’s Workforce Plan and Gender Equality Action Plan
• Project leading the implementation of the newly developed Capability Framework, Succession Planning Strategy and other key plans.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity and can be based from Bairnsdale, Kalimna West or Lakes Entrance.


Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• Significant experience in Human Resources or Organisational Development with involvement in organisational improvement programs such as succession planning, engagement surveys, diversity and inclusion and implementation of a capability framework.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify customer needs and assess both current and future operating and organisational process requirements.
• Experience leading organisational development projects.
• Experience developing and delivering action plans to improve organisational engagement.
• Excellent communication and administration skills and demonstrated high level verbal, written and report writing skills.
• Experience in facilitating meetings/workshops.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.


Things We’re Proud Of

• Monthly ADO schedule.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.
• Strong, ongoing opportunities for professional development including study assistance.
• 14 weeks’ paid parental leave.
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.
• Annual leave loading.
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club.
• Great work-life balance, close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.

How To Apply
If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to East Gippsland Shire Council.
• A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, work experience and the contact details of two (2) work-related referees.
• A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 22 September 2024.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Rachel Jensen, Organisational Development Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9500.