Role Highlights
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Based in Adelaide CBD with flexible working arrangements
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Drive impactful workforce capability initiatives across DHS
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Vibrant, committed and supportive team
Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.
About the Business
Our Organisational Development and Learning team provides expertise in learning, development and recruitment to strengthen our workforce, uplift organisational capability and improve the employee experience. They collaborate with business areas to ensure initiatives align with departmental priorities, are backed by data and support staff to deliver services to the South Australian community.
Role Details
About the role
This is a senior
Organisational Development role working closely with senior leaders to shape
how DHS builds leadership capability, strengthens workforce performance, and
develops its future talent pipeline.
The role works across a mix
of established priorities, with scope to improve and evolve how work is
delivered over time. It is suited to someone ready to take on broader,
organisation-wide work and play a key role in shaping how organisational
development is delivered.
You will lead
department-wide organisational development initiatives, provide trusted,
high-level advice to senior stakeholders, and manage a small team of OD
practitioners.
What you’ll do
- Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of
strategies and programs across leadership development, performance
development, and talent and succession planning
- Provide clear, practical organisational
development advice and coaching to executives and senior leaders to
improve capability and performance
- Use workforce data, employee feedback and
insights to inform evidence-based decision making and solutions
- Design and facilitate workshops, focus groups
and consultation activities to understand business needs and co-design
practical solutions
- Provide strategic oversight of graduate and
early career programs
- Establish and embed measures, systems and
evaluation approaches to track impact
- Provide line management and professional
leadership to OD practitioner team
What you’ll bring
You are an experienced OD
practitioner who can operate confidently at a senior level and is keen to take
on broader, organisation-wide work.
You will demonstrate:
- Experience leading organisational development
or workforce capability initiatives, with the ability to apply this across
different focus areas
- Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes and
see initiatives through to implementation in complex environments
- Ability to influence and partner with senior
stakeholders and executives
- Strong analytical skills and ability to turn
insights into fit-for-purpose solutions
- Experience in facilitation, consultation and
program design
- Sound knowledge of organisational development,
culture and change practices
- Ability to prioritise and exercise sound
judgement when managing competing demands
- A collaborative approach and ability to
contribute to a team-based way of working
Desirable:
Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. OD, Psychology, HR)
Why join us
- Influence department-wide approaches to
leadership, talent and performance
- Work directly with senior leaders on strategic
priorities
- Lead meaningful work with clear organisational
impact
- Flexible working options available
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Duration: Term up to two (2) years.
Attachments:
Contact Us
Enquiries to Anna Booth
0451 682 590
Diversity And Inclusion
DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the
full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people,
culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.
If you require assistance with this process,
please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to
our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or
neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Application Instructions
Resume and Cover Letter
You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages,
addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form.
For more information about applying, refer to our
Job Application Guide
Screening Checks
If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check,
which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the
South Australia Police
or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.
If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS,
including periodic assessment during your employment.