Job Reference: req33571_1715044356

Office of the Children's Guardian

Organisational Development Consultant

• Exciting new opportunity to join a dynamic workplace and play a role in keeping our children safe.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• One full-time, temporary role opportunity for 1 year with potential for further extension or ongoing employment prospects located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible working arrangements with access to learning & development opportunities and health & wellbeing programs.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 - 35 hours per week - $120,859 - $133,183 per annum (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading).

About the Office of Children's Guardian

The Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people's right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy.

To find out more about the Office of the Children's Guardian, visit our website.

About People and Culture

The People & Culture Directorate drive strategic vision and operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our organisational culture, aligning our people strategies with business objectives, and fostering an environment of growth and opportunity.

You will collaborate on high-impact projects that drive employee engagement and performance, while also maintaining focus on compliance and process improvement. We're looking for individuals who can balance big-picture thinking with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring our workforce is supported and our business goals are met.


About the role

The purpose of this role is to support the strategic goals of the OCG by leading initiatives to build capability and facilitate a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace culture in which employees are safe, engaged and thriving. The role provides high quality, expert support and service in relation to organisational development and will lead enterprise-wide projects related to leadership, talent and succession, employee engagement and organisational culture. The role applies project and change management approaches to scope, design and execute and culture change initiatives. The role requires strong collaboration and consultation skills, building effective working relationships to ensure programs remain aligned to the organisation's vision and purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated self-starter individual to:

• Provide subject matter expertise and advice to the OCG on organisational culture, leadership and teams, with the aim of improving employee engagement, performance and growth.
• Provide leadership development, coaching, capability training, facilitation and support to individuals, teams and services.
• Design and deliver critical OD initiatives to support organisational growth
• Research and utilise contemporary best practice organisational and leadership development approaches in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of organisational programs against objectives determined through engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking a HR professional with:

• Significant experience in building and maintaining constructive working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and evaluating organisational development initiatives and projects that support the achievement of strategic goals.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver initiatives on time and on budget in a complex organisation.
• Relevant qualifications in HR, organisational development or organisational psychology, and/or demonstrated practical experience are essential.
• Employment at the Office of the Children's Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.
• All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current NSW Working with Children Check.

For a copy of the role description, please contact the OCG People and Culture team via OCG.HR@ocg.nsw.gov.au and outline the role you are applying for.

Our commitment to Diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or OCG.HR@ocg.nsw.gov.au and advise of your preferred method of communication.

How to apply

When applying you will need to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which states your claims against the capabilities for the role. You also need to address the two targeted questions below (maximum 1 page total for both) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) in either Word or PDF format.

We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind.

Targeted questions

1. How do you ensure that organisational development initiatives align with the agency's overall strategic goals?
2. Describe a time when you successfully implemented a change management initiative. What was the outcome and what challenges did you face during the process?

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

You can email Milena Milojevic Director, People and Culture via Milena.Milojevic@ocg.nsw.gov.au to discuss the role.

Applications closing date: Tuesday 21 May 2024 10:00am

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.