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Organisational Development Specialist
Job No:
CN2829
Location:
Newcastle
- Make a difference in the way we engage experiences for our people.
- 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements and optional 9-day fortnight.
- Permanent, Full-Time opportunity.
City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking a passionate and experienced Organisational Development Specialist that will form part the Learning, Planning, and Engagement team.
In this role you will develop, promote and implement activities, solutions and programs that lead to the creation of our ideal culture, increasing City of Newcastle's employee engagement, satisfaction and effectiveness. You will lead programs of work that transform the way we work and support the achievement of strategic outcomes. You will drive leadership agility, adaptability, capability and performance through the development and implementation of frameworks and contemporary programs and initiatives. You will be people centred and aim to create engaging experiences for our people, listening and acting on feedback and surveys of employee experience.
At CN our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and access to health and well-being programs.
We value diversity of thought, and we focus on equity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, safe and valued so they can be themselves and fully contribute their opinions and perspectives to the success of the organisation.
What’s it like working at the City of Newcastle?
We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable and sustainable global city. We are proud to deliver services valued by our community. People come first at the City of Newcastle, which means providing employees with meaningful work and capacity for work life balance. As a large local organisation, CN offers opportunity to develop in your current role, grow into future opportunities and reach your full potential.
Our organisation’s values are Cooperation, Respect, Excellence and Wellbeing which are underpinned by our behaviours of courage, trust and pride. Together, our values and behaviours support our decision making, our day to day interactions and everything we do.
What are the benefits?
- 35-hour working week with flexible work arrangements including working from home to ensure you can find the right balance between your personal and professional life!
- 3 weeks of personal leave each year
- 4 weeks of annual leave each year
- 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
- Paid parental leave for mums and partners
- 2 additional paid Public Holidays
- Additional paid leave days including Health & Wellbeing, NAIDOC and Community Volunteer leave
- Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
- Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure you continue to evolve and grow your career ambitions
- Corporate fitness program from as little as $4.30 per week that will give you and your immediate family members access to a wide range of fitness and aquatic centres
Interested to know more?
Find out more about your new career here.
Our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.
CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area. All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged and respected. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 5 June 2022
Remuneration: $109,775.20 + 10% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.
Contact: Kerryn Wilkinson - Learning Planning & Engagement Lead - 0249746024
CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
At CN we understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our organisation and highly encourage veterans to apply for suitable roles.