Head of Organisational Development

Employment Status: Permanent, full time (open to part-time)
Competitive Salary: Band 8 - From $138,034 + 12% superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

The Head of Organisational Development plays a critical role in leading the future of our workforce. You will be responsible for helping to shape our organisational culture and how we work, the development and upskilling of our next generation of our leaders and develop workforce capability that extends beyond attendance at a training session.

Reporting into the Chief People Officer, you will actively partner with senior leaders to identify capability needs, drive workforce development priorities and drive a high-performance, values led organisation. Known for your 'can-do' approach, you will help find solutions to organisational challenges, using data to inform these decisions and provide bespoke, value for money solutions.

As someone who leads by example, you will lead a small, passionate team focused on enhancing the culture and environment for staff.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading training and development initiatives across our workforce.
• Reviewing capability, culture and performance measures.
• Enhancing our reward and recognition program.
• Leadership development - creating frameworks and building talent pipelines.
• Working closely with the broader P&C team and Business Transformation to support organisational change.

What we're looking for:

• You will have significant experience in OD or experience in HR leading OD initiatives.
• Highly developed skills in project management, stakeholder engagement and facilitation.
• A strong communicator who can lead with influence.
• Someone passionate about people and delivering positive outcomes.
• Qualifications in HR, OD or Organisational Psychology (advantageous).

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. 

What we can offer you in return: 

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description on Bayside City Council Careers page.
2. Provide a brief cover letter outlining your interest and experience in the role, and a resume. 
3. Click Apply to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: Sunday 30 August 2026,11:55pm

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Nathan Deslandes, Chief People Officer on 03 •••• •390 or via email ••••@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.