- Full time, ongoing role
- Salary range $109,139 – 121,945 plus super
- Head office Preston, incl. parking and hybrid working options
- Full time, ongoing role
- Salary range $109,139 – 121,945 plus super
- Head office Preston, incl. parking and hybrid working options
This is an awesome opportunity to showcase your expertise in organisational development across a wide area of culture and development initiatives. Our Strategic Workforce plan and People Strategy give us a clear vision of how we can enable our organisation to meet the ever-changing challenges ahead. We are keen to hear from OD professionals who are enthusiastic, energetic and love all things culture and development!
We're building Darebin's future - and we're looking for great people to join us.
As part of our organisational redesign, we're introducing new roles that support Darebin's future focus and priorities.
About the role:
This is a senior strategic position playing an important and significant role in ensuring we enable our organisation and staff to have the capability to provide sector leading services.
It is responsible for leading key components of our Strategic Workforce plan and People Strategy Action Plan, including:
- Building an empowered, capable and high-achieving workforce
- Developing inspiring leaders who embrace the challenges ahead and champion change
- Delivering on our organisational cultural programs and initiatives to be inclusive of our diversity, values and goals
- Continually improving our employee experience and engagement.
The role acts as a subject matter expert advising on contemporary organisational culture and organisational development approaches.
You will:
- Deliver workshops, engagement activities and organisational development initiatives.
- Take a lead role in design and implementation of organisational development projects, such as behavioural capability development, corporate induction, talent initiatives and recognition events.
- Lead and manage organisational-wide performance and planning review process
About you:
- Significant experience in successfully planning, designing, and delivering organisational cultural projects and initiatives, including the facilitation of workshops and information sessions.
- Advanced level of written communication and report writing skills.
- Proven ability to negotiate, influence, lead and work with others to address complex issues
- Experience working across a complex and diverse organisation with demonstrated success delivering effective outcomes
- Qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology or related disciplines with experience in organisational development or extensive and diverse experience in a similar position.
- Accreditation in relevant diagnostics and psychometric assessment tools is an advantage.
Why Darebin?
Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.
We offer:
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
- The chance to make a real difference
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application including a Cover Letter and Resume. If you wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description, you may do so in your cover letter.
Applications close on 21 July 2026 at 11:30pm.
Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.
For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Hiring manager Caroline Nadj, Culture and Capability email –
[email protected] or mobile 0418 996 276.
Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.
Pre-employment Checks
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.
To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.
