Parramatta City Council Hiring for L&OD Business Partner Job at Parramatta Full Time

• Central Parramatta location
• Challenging and exciting role

At the City of Parramatta, we are leading our city to be Sydney’s Central City. Inspired by our communities we are a modern and contemporary Council and we are passionate about people: both in our community and in our workplace. We want you to join us in our transformation and help us nurture our great City to be Sustainable, Liveable and Productive.

In return we will support you in the moments that matter. You can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas)
• Leadership Development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more!

The People, Culture & Workplace Division comprises multi-disciplinary professionals who partner with business leaders and provide a broad range of quality strategic and operational People & Culture advice, consulting and services that build management capability in attracting, retaining and motivating their workforce.

About the role
This position is a full time temporary 6 month opportunity to join the Organisational Development & Capability team within CoP’s People, Culture & Workplace Division.

In this role you will be reporting directly to the Organisational Development & Capability Manager and contributing as a member of our dynamic and high performing OD&C team.

You will actively own and be responsible for a portfolio of programs and activities which will include scoping, research, analysis, design, delivery, facilitation and evaluation of these initiatives. You will partner and consult with the broader organisation and with the P&C Business Partners for all initiatives you own.

About You
To be successful, you will be degree qualified, or working towards this, in Adult Education or similar. You will bring at least 5-10 years’ experience in an L&OD function and can demonstrate your skills in designing, delivering and implementing initiatives across Learning and Organisational Development whilst ensuring you bring the organisation and your P&C team on the journey.

Ideally, you will have a strong experience with conducting learning needs analysis and the instructional design and facilitation of blended learning across a variety of core and soft skills for both white and blue collar audiences.

Additionally, you can demonstrate your excellent communication skills with stakeholders, both internal and external and at all levels of our organisation

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Organisational Development, Adult Learning, Education, Human Resources or a related discipline.

Experience

• You will bring at least 5-10 years’ experience in an L&OD function
• Demonstrated skills in designing, delivering, and implementing initiatives across the employee lifecycle including employee engagement, performance management, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, & culture programs
• Experience with conducting learning needs analysis and the instructional design and facilitation of blended learning across a variety of core and soft skills for both white and blue collar audiences

Skills

• Sound customer service and interpersonal skills for relating and influencing all levels
• Strong change and project management skills
• Ability to own and drive agreed outcomes and expectations
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• A sound knowledge of office software applications i.e. the Microsoft Office suite and L&OD systems (HRIS, LMS, PMS)

What’s on offer?
We are offering an attractive salary of $129,164 (including 10% super).

City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which can be accessed by the successful candidate, including a 35 hour working week and flexible work practices.

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Arancha Alvarez (Organisational Capability Manager) on 0435 000 981.

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking “begin” below. Applications will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Councils vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Councils consideration.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Multicultural backgrounds and people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

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