Southern Downs Regional Council – A Great Place to Work
What we do at SDRC is more than just a job to us. Whether it’s maintaining our clean water supply, keeping our parks and gardens beautiful, servicing our plant and vehicles, providing contemporary library services, responding to natural disasters or showcasing our region’s immense natural beauty and economic strength, every Council employee strives to make a real difference for our local community.
Few employers combine so many diverse disciplines (eg engineers, childcare workers, trades such as mechanics and plumbers, safety specialists, project managers, plant operators, finance experts, IT specialists and urban planners to name a few) in one organisation. At SDRC, we work together towards the same goal. By integrating a multi-disciplined workplace with collective ideas and skillsets, we provide unique opportunities for our people to develop and grow within their chosen career.
We are passionate about aligning business, community and government to achieve social, economic and environmental outcomes. We believe this is best realised when people are invested in the long-term outcomes of where they live and work. If this sounds like you too, then working in local government at SDRC may be right for you.
Our Values
SDRC recognises our people as our strength, and our five values guide how we work with each other, our actions, our decision making and how we serve our community. Our values bring us all together and contribute to our employees having a meaningful and rewarding career, with opportunities to grow and thrive. To learn more about Council's Values, please click on the link in the "Further Information" section of this advertisement, or visit our website.
About the Department
The People and Safety Department at Council plays an integral role in delivering on the outcomes of Council’s Corporate Plan and strategies, shaping and supporting a culture and work environment which puts people, safety and wellbeing at the centre of organisational design, function and decision making.
The department sits within the Executive Services Directorate and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
The team provides innovative, connected and forward-thinking people and safety functions to partner effectively with Council’s leadership, employees and other stakeholders to drive engagement, performance and accountability.
The People and Safety structure comprises the following teams, totalling some 12 employees, located throughout the Southern Downs and granite Belt Region.
Your Opportunity
The Senior Workforce and Organisational Development Officer will play a key role in leading, developing, and implementing workforce strategies that align with Council's goals and values. You will work closely with the Director People Performance and Safety and the People and Culture Team to create a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and development, and ensure that our workforce is equipped to meet current and future challenges.
Term: Full-time
Hours of Work: 72.5 hours per fortnight
Pay Level: $3,565.51 to $4,113.10 per fortnight (Level 6-7), plus superannuation and annual leave loading
In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Employment Base: Warwick, Queensland
What You Will Do
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description below.
(Note: For applicants viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com, you will be able to access the Position Description by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies).
The complete Key Responsibilities of this role can be found in the Position Description. These include (but are not limited to):
- Working with the team to facilitate the implementation of a workforce planning model including processes and toolkits for use.
- Ensure compliance with contemporary human resource management practice and principles when providing organisational change and development advice through research, as required.
- Build relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders across Council to understand workforce needs, challenges and opportunities, consult on solutions, and recommend adoption of appropriate programs and initiatives, in line with the Workforce Strategy 2024 – 2028 and Action Plans, to enhance capability development, people engagement and organisational culture.
What We Offer
At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:
- Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
- Salary packaging and remote area benefits available, which can significantly increase tax savings and take-home pay
- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Improved work-life balance opportunities, such as a 9-day work fortnight and consideration of other flexible work options
- Generous leave provisions including Special Family Leave, Cultural Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives, including free, skin checks, flu vaccinations and wellness medicals, and discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access). This service includes counselling, financial coaching, nutritional support and legal referrals, as well as access to specialised wellbeing support for LGBTIQA+ individuals, First Nations people, and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence through dedicated helpline
- Opportunities for on and off the job personal and professional development (study assistance available in accordance with policy)
To view comprehensive details of our employee value offering, please click HERE. (Note: For applicants viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com, you will be able to access this link once by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies)
What You Will Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience in contemporary organisational development, change management and workforce planning with particular emphasis on problem-solving and conducting research and analysis
- Demonstrated experience and skills to manage projects that contribute to improving organisational outcomes and fostering a culture of excellence in the workforce, change and organisational development outcomes, including the ability to define project tasks, set priorities and coordinate activities effectively, within agreed timeframes.
- To be able to demonstrate your competence in relation to all of the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description.
Further Information
For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below:
(Note: where viewing this advertisement on SEEK.com, the links to information below will only be available once you click on the "Apply" button. Alternatively, you can access them via the job advertisement on our website at https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies).
If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact Dianne Woolley, Director People Performance and Safety on 1300 697 372.
Apply Now!
At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia.
To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide:
- A short written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the selection criteria of this role (as outlined in the Position Description); and
- Your current CV or Resume.
When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture team on ph 1300 697 372 for assistance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
