Help shape a workplace where people thrive, innovation is encouraged, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
In this role you'll design and deliver people focused initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, drive engagement, and embed meaningful diversity and inclusion outcomes across the organisation. You’ll collaborate with leaders to shape programs, frameworks and strategies that enhance performance, build talent pipelines, and promote equality.
As part of our People Capability team, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who believe in doing work that truly makes a difference - helping our people grow and our culture evolve.
What you'll drive
Lead and contribute to organisation wide development initiatives that build capability, strengthen leadership and embed a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
Partner with leaders and teams to assess talent needs, identify critical roles and shape succession plans that ensure long-term capability and performance across the organisation
Drive diversity, equity and inclusion strategies by supporting the Gender Equality Action Plan, Gender Impact Assessments and DE&I campaigns that foster awareness, accountability and real change
Help design, deliver and evaluate training, engagement and leadership programs that enhance the employee experience from onboarding through to career progression
Use data and feedback from surveys, engagement insights and research to inform recommendations, track progress and guide strategic improvements to our people programs
Enjoy a rewarding full-time role with a salary range of $100,066 – $108,372, plus 12% superannuation and a monthly ADO for work life balance.
Desired Skills and Experience
What you'll bring
Brings demonstrated experience in organisational development, learning or culture-focused roles, with a knack for designing, delivering and embedding programs that build leadership capability, engagement and performance across a large organisation.
Confidently leads DE&I and gender equality initiatives, drawing on knowledge of the Gender Equality Act 2020 to translate compliance and policy into practical, people centred actions and programs.
Combines strong analytical and research skills with the ability to use data, surveys and feedback to uncover insights, evaluate impact and shape evidence-based recommendations that inform future strategy.
Communicates with clarity and influence, engaging leaders, collaborating across teams and translating complex ideas into meaningful outcomes that drive cultural change and continuous improvement.
Brings an organised, adaptable and proactive approach, managing multiple priorities with ease, taking ownership of results and demonstrating curiosity, empathy and initiative in every task.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Michael Tobler - Head of People Capability on mjtobler@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington
The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
