Organisational Development Business Partner | Local Government
The Chance

This 7-month contract role focuses on Learning & Development within a large local council. You'll design, develop and facilitate leadership programs, workshops and learning initiatives that support capability building across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver workshops, leadership forums and learning programs.
- Design engaging learning content, frameworks and outcomes.
- Manage workshops end-to-end, from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to identify learning needs and deliver practical solutions.
- Refresh mandatory training and online learning modules.
- Deliver existing OD and learning programs with support from the team.
- Prepare content for key leadership forums scheduled throughout the contract period.

About You

- Experienced Organisational Development or Learning & Development professional.
- Strong workshop design and face-to-face facilitation skills.
- Solid understanding of adult learning principles.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.




- Comfortable delivering training to groups ranging from frontline employees to senior executives.
- Experience with LMS platforms and Articulate is highly regarded.
- Able to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The Environment

You'll join a supportive OD team delivering learning and capability initiatives across a diverse workforce. Training delivery ranges from small classroom sessions through to leadership forums and town hall-style events.
Contract Details

- 7-month temporary assignment.
- Hybrid working arrangement with up to 2 days WFH following induction.
- One-stage interview process.
- Start required from early December.
- Potential pathway to future permanent opportunities.

Focus Areas Programs may cover:

- Leadership Development
- Change Management
- Employee Engagement
- Governance & Risk
- Resilience & Wellbeing
- Organisational Recovery and Culture Initiatives

This role would suit a hands-on OD professional who enjoys balancing workshop design, stakeholder engagement and facilitation in a complex and community-focused environment.

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