Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Due to an internal promotion, Council’s People & Culture Department is looking for an Organisation Development Advisor who will play a key role in supporting Frankston’s culture and capability ambitions. Reporting to the Coordinator, Culture & Capability and working in collaboration with the Culture & Capability Team, this role will support the planning, design and delivery of key Organisational Development initiatives.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Providing specialist advice, guidance and coaching to Managers, Coordinators, and employees across Council to support their growth and build their leadership capability, team engagement and culture - finding a balance between delivering on the organisational development needs of the organisation today and supporting key projects which will set our future organisation up for success. 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of key culture & capability initiatives that focus on embedding the FCC Leadership Capability Framework and FCC Values including, but not limited to, reward and recognition, performance, employee engagement, diversity & inclusion and wellbeing. 
• Support the annual design and delivery of ‘Your Voice, Your Workplace’ Staff Engagement Survey. 
• Support the organisation’s transformation strategy. 
• Lead and facilitate activities with leaders, managers, and teams that support the growth and uplift of key capabilities.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time role. 

About you

• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of organisational development programs and frameworks that help shape successful organisational culture.
• Strong project management  and planning skills that support the implementation of organisation wide frameworks and initiatives.
• Effective communication skills that ensure you build strong relationships with key stakeholders.  You thrive in a collaborative environment and understand the value in working closely with other teams and individuals across a diverse organisation to enable success.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and are confident in communicating to large, diverse groups.
• You enjoy consulting with key stakeholders to determine needs, propose solutions and facilitate conversations to deliver effective outcomes.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 6A currently remunerated at $98,130.72 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Jo Fisher via email at jo.fisher@frankston.vic.gov.au 

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.