Organisational Development & Workforce Capability Lead

Shape the future of our workforce and workplace

At Banyule City Council, we believe our people are at theheart of everything we do.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyonefeels valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. We are seeking anexperienced and passionate Organisational Development & WorkforceCapability Lead to drive initiatives that strengthen leadership, learning,workforce capability and employee experience across our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influenceorganisation-wide outcomes, partner with leaders across Council and lead aspecialist team dedicated in creating a capable, inclusive and future-readyworkforce.

Why this role is different

As the Organisational Development & Workforce CapabilityLead, you'll play a key role in shaping how we develop our people, strengthenorganisational capability and support high performance across Council.

You'll join a progressive Organisational Development Teamthat partners closely with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and TalentManagement colleagues to deliver integrated, people-centred solutions acrossthe employee lifecycle.

Working with leaders across Council, you'll design anddeliver practical, evidence-based initiatives that strengthen leadershipcapability, workforce capability, employee experience and organisationaleffectiveness. You'll lead a specialist team of Learning Advisors andcontribute to strategic People & Culture priorities that create lastingorganisational impact.

What you'll be doing

- Leadorganisation-wide organisational development, leadership, learning andworkforce capability initiatives.
- Partnerwith leaders to build capability, improve employee experience and supportorganisational performance.
- Shapeand continuously improve frameworks, programs and approaches that help ourpeople and teams thrive.
- Leadand develop a small specialist team while fostering collaboration,innovation and continuous improvement.
- Usedata, insights and evidence-based practice to inform decision-making anddrive meaningful outcomes.

This role is part of Banyule's Leadership Network –you'llhaveopportunities to grow your skills and experience of leadership in a LocalGovernment context and develop your skills as an organisational leader beyondyour role-basedexpertise.

About you





You are a collaborative and values-driven organisationaldevelopment professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practicaldelivery.

You may have experience in organisational development,workforce capability, leadership development, learning and development,employee experience, culture or a related field.

Most importantly, you bring:

- Apassion for helping people and organisations perform at their best.
- Strongrelationship-building and influencing skills.
- Curiosity,innovation and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience contributing to,coordinating or leading organisational initiatives that improve capability,culture, learning or employee experience
- Theability to turn ideas and strategy into practical outcomes.
- Acommitment to inclusion, equity and creating workplaces where everyone canbelong and succeed.
- Makea genuine organisation-wide impact.
- Leada diverse portfolio spanning organisational development, leadershipdevelopment, workforce capability, and employee experience.
- Joina supportive, collaborative and high-performing Organisational Developmentteam.
- Workin an organisation that values diversity, inclusion, belonging, learningand wellbeing.
- Helpshape a workplace where people, teams and communities can thrive.

Pre-employment requirements

- Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check

What we offer

- A permanent full-time opportunity with a monthlyRDO and generous leave entitlements
- Salaryfrom $113,252.44 to $126,351.47 (dependent on experience) per annum plussuper
- Opportunitiesfor your growth and development, including health and well-beinginitiatives
- Greensboroughoffice location, close to public transport and the town centre
- Accessa range of flexible work options to support work–life balance, includinghybrid working
- Purchasedleave options to provide additional flexibility
- Generousleave entitlements, including: 26 weeks paid parental leave (primarycarer), 4 weeks paid parental leave (partner), gender affirmation leave,and gendered health leave

Applications close: 11 August 2026 at 11:45 PM

Equal Chance and Accessibility: Banyule CityCouncil is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion,



andwe welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonableadjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform usthrough your application or email**********@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values : At Banyule, our values of respect,integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with eachother and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values andis passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the communitywe serve.

Community Vision : We in Banyule are a thriving,sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, andwe value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement : Our community is made up ofdiverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone:principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of aninclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancinggender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan . (the new GEAP will be available shortly).

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians : BanyuleCity Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people asTraditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided inthe area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from theHeart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, toa better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment : BanyuleCity Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety andwell-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Allallegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As achild-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environmentwhere children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council willactively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered indecisions that affect their lives.

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📌 Organisational Development & Workforce Capability Lead (City of Banyule)
🏢 Banyule City Council
📍 City of Banyule