Organisational Development Advisor

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Join a high-performing People & Culture team that is shaping the future of work at Sunshine Coast Council. In this dynamic role, you'll partner with leaders across the organisation to design and deliver innovative people initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, enhance employee experience, and foster a thriving workplace culture.

Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking HR team, you'll contribute to strategic projects that drive organisational performance, engagement and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping build an outstanding organisation for today and the future

• Drive initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee performance and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead diversity, equity and inclusion programs that foster a culture of belonging, respect and opportunity.
• Deliver cultural learning initiatives, including actions that support Council's Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Design and facilitate engaging workshops, learning experiences and capability-building programs.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to deliver impactful people and culture outcomes.
• Research emerging trends and translate insights into innovative workforce and organisational development solutions.

About you

You are a proactive and people-focused Organisational Development professional with a passion for leadership, culture and inclusion. Energised by collaboration, you'll bring fresh thinking, strong facilitation skills and a solutions-focused mindset to deliver programs that empower our people, strengthen performance and help shape the future of Sunshine Coast Council.

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering organisational development, learning and capability initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships.
• Strong facilitation skills and confidence delivering workshops, learning programs and engagement activities.
• A strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to turn insights into practical people solutions.
• Proven experience managing projects and delivering outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Laura Fisher during business hours on 07 5441 8164.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.