Organisational Development Officer

Organisational Development Officer
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Position number: POS1293
Name: Esther CounselPosition: Team Leader Organisational DevelopmentPhone: 0408 199 670Email: ******
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
EmploymentInformationPackage
mailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/ Contents
Introduction 3
City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4
Organisational Values 5
Information for Applicants 6
Recruitment Steps 7
General Conditions of Employment 8
Position Description 9
Address all correspondence to:
Manager People and Culture
City of Launceston
PO Box 396
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email address: ******
When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word
(.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.2

Introduction
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Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and
enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head of
the picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is
renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining
experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly
residents. Our city is human scale. A series of green and wild
spaces linked by heritage streetscapes and thoughtful
adaptions. A real blend of old-world and new, tradition and
The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal council interms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all the majorfacilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned andoperated by the City of Launceston.
The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including theMayor and Deputy Mayor.
Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annualreporting.
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https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Strategies-and-Reports City of Launcestonorganisational chart
The City of Launceston is recognised as
an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian
Government.
An Employer of Choice
is a workplace that demonstrates
contemporary workplace practices and
provides outstanding support for its staff.
The Council employs around 570 employees
across a range of responsibilities.
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Organisational values
At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.
Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our
values at all times.
Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive
workplace culture. Before submitting your application please review our values and decide if
they are a good fit for you.
? We value clear and open
communication
? We support and encourage each
other
? We recognise individual needs,
experience and strengths
OUR PEOPLEMATTER
? We take pride in our work and
pursue a standard of excellence
? We genuinely listen, and value
collaborative relationships
? We strive towards the best
outcome for our community
? We make responsible and
WE CAREABOUT OURCOMMUNITY
? We actively seek opportunities to
continuously improve
? We respect and explore different
ideas and perspectives
? We embrace change that leads to
positive outcomes
? We value innovation and creativity
WE BRING ANOPEN MIND
? We show care for people and look out
for one another
? We speak up and support others to be
healthy and safe
? We take personal responsibility for
our own health and wellbeing
WE GO HOMESAFE AND WELL
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Information for applicants
When applying for this position, you must provide the following
documentation:
1. Covering letter
2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteriaonly)
3. Resume
The online Application for Employment can be accessed here(you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)
1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why youare applying for the role.
2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. Themost suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications,relevant experience, alignment with organisational values andwork attitudes is selected for the position. Selection is based onthe assessment of each application in relation to the selectioncriteria identified in the position description. The positiondescription is included later in this information kit.
The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge,skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform therole. You must provide a statement that addresses eachhighlighted selection criterion for the role. Your statementshould include examples that demonstrate how you meet eachcriterion.
Please see information here on how to address the SelectionCriteria.
3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, workhistory, special skills, training and competency details andreferees, plus any other information that may support yourapplication. Be clear and informative. Include the names,position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least twowork referees.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order
to submit your application for this role, please contact the
People and Culture Team via email at
******, noting your preferred
method of communication and contact details and a member
of the team will be in touch.
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City of Launceston is an equal
opportunity employer. Our
workforce is diverse, inclusive,
flexible and family-friendly.
We value the different
backgrounds, skills and
contributions of all employees
and treat each other and our
community with respect.
We want opportunities at City
of Launceston to be accessible
and attainable to all candidates.
If you are interested in this role
but have concerns about your
suitability, please talk to us
application.
Please read this information
carefully, as it will help you
with the preparation of your
employment application.
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job mailto:****** 1. Application received
2. Shortlisting
? Shortlisted applicants will be
contacted by telephone or email
to arrange an interview.
? Unsuccessful candidates will
be advised by email.
3. Interview
4. Pre-Employment Checks:
? Reference Check
? Police Check
? Medical Assessment
? Drug and Alcohol screening
All costs covered by City of Launceston
5. Suitability determination and
preferred candidate identified
6. Letter of Offer
Employee benefits? Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options
through St Luke's Health and BUPA.
? Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support and
counselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and advice for
leaders and counselling assistance for immediate family members.
? We are committed to providing a working environment that is sufficiently
flexible to meet the operational requirement and workload demands of
the City of Launceston while accommodating, where possible, the needs
of our employees.
? Discounted membership at Launceston Aquatic.
? Discounts at the Museum Gift shop.
? Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two
or four week's additional leave per year to help manage family/carer
responsibilities or other special circumstances.
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General conditionsof employment
Position title Organisational Development Officer
Employment terms Permanent, Part Time
Working pattern 60.8 hours per fortnight
Working pattern to be negotiated
below
Base salary $55,998 - $61,706
Superannuation Employer contribution of 15.25%
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? Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro-rata for part-time employees) annual leave per
? Personal leave (for sick and carer's leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro-rata for part-timeemployees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personal illness/injury orto provide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member.
? Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty eight weeks at half-pay)parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer.
? Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years continuous service.
The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2021 is available here
The City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement 2018 is available here
Approved by: Manager People and Culture
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Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Organisational Development Officer
AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 4
EMPLOYEE: Vacant
TEAM: Organisational Development
NETWORK: Organisational Services Network
REPORTS TO: Team Leader Organisational Development
PREPARED BY: Esther Counsel
DATE: February 2024
APPROVED BY:
NAME: Garry Wellman
POSITION: Acting Manager People and Culture
SIGNATURE:
POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)
The purpose of this position is to support the building of individual, team and organisational capability toensure the City of Launceston's organisational development requirements are met. You will proactivelysupport the Organisational Development (OD) Team to deliver outstanding experiences for our people,including supporting the on-boarding of new starters, providing advice and support around leadership andemployee capability and promote a positive constructive workplace culture.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to;? Working with the People and Culture Team to determine Learning and Development opportunities
that support the capability development of leaders and employees.? Coordination of the Corporate Induction and on boarding programs and processes.
? Coordination of our traineeship, apprenticeship, internship, cadetship development program.
? Supporting the creation of Compliance Training programs, maintaining the knowledge base andtracking employee participation.
? Supporting the development and implementation of initiatives within the Culture Roadmap.
? Develop and drive our online learning capability and ensure employees across City of Launceston areeffectively engaging with online learning and meeting mandatory training requirements.

City of Launceston is a values-based organisation, which means that we employ people whoshare and display our values
? we value clear and open communication? we support and encourage each other? we recognise individual needs, experience
and strengths
? we take pride in our work and pursue astandard of excellence
? we genuinely listen, and value collaborativerelationships
? we strive towards the best outcome for ourcommunity
? we make responsible and sustainabledecisions
? we actively seek opportunities to
continuously improve? we respect and explore different ideas and
perspectives? we embrace change that leads to positive
outcomes? we value innovation and creativity
? we show care for people and look out for oneanother
? we speak up and support others to be healthyand safe
? we take personal responsibility for our ownhealth and wellbeing

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
GeneralCity of Launceston's Values Behave in a way that supports the City of
Launceston's values.
? We care about our community? We bring an open mind? We go home safe and wellDemonstrates, throughbehaviour, an alignment to andan understanding of our values
Technology Use technology and information to maximiseefficiency and effectiveness.
New and existing technologies
Collaborate Work collaboratively within your big and smallteam and across Networks.
Support delivery of the Network's strategic andannual plan actions.Work with other teams as relevant to technical
Actively participating in teammeetings/tool box meetings, byoffering ideas and suggestionsand providing feedback
are sought across NetworksInnovation Encourage and be proactive in developing aculture of introducing new and improved workpractices and priorities within your team andyour network.
Improved work practices andpriorities.
Technical
Organisational Development Support the development and implementationof initiatives within our Culture Roadmap.
Effective implementation ofinitiatives.
Induction Coordinate and support the delivery ofCorporate Induction Programs.
Oversight of Learning Management Systemsupport.
Oversight of Learning and DevelopmentProgram.
Induction is managed in atimely and consistent manner
New employees and leadersare well supported.
Online learning is user friendlyand accessible.
Cadets and Graduates aresupported through theirTraining management Manage the funding application process forApprenticeship and Traineeship Programs.
Ensure Traineeships and Apprenticeships aresoundly established and monitored.
Oversight of the administration processes tosupport internal training arrangements.
Training and related processesare described, mapped, andperiodically reviewed.
Training, funding, and supportbased processes are welladministered ensuring goodreturn on training investment.
Education assistance programmanagement
Administer study assistance for our employees. Study Assistance programpromoted.Study assistance funding isapplied to support thedevelopment of our people.

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
Contribute to the EmployeeDevelopment Program
Support the development and implementationof the employee development program
Contribute to the development andcoordination of an annual training calendar.
Identify and implement appropriate learningand development opportunities which meet theneeds of the individual and organisation.
Employee DevelopmentProgram has a positive impacton capability development.
Statistics and reporting Ensure all training administration is provided(participant lists, assessment processes, andtraining module documentation is appropriatelystored and participant feedback captured andshared)
Compile and provide reports on CorporateTraining activity.
All completed training issubject to data gathering
Work Safely with a Duty of Carefor fellow employees and ensureprocedural compliance
Perform all work in a safe manner in accordancewith the City of Launceston's OccupationalHealth and Safety Policy and Procedures
While at work, a worker must –
(a) take reasonable care for his or her ownhealth and safety; and
(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts oromissions do not adversely affect the health andsafety of other persons; and
(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonablyable, with any reasonable instruction that isgiven by the person conducting the business orundertaking to allow the person to comply withthis Act; and
(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy orprocedure of the person conducting thebusiness or undertaking relating to health orsafety at the workplace that has been notifiedto workers.
(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)
Note: Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, the Council may direct an employeeto carry out such duties or tasks that are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK
Yes/NoWorking with Vulnerable People Check required? NoIf yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
Organisational
? Community Focused: considers community/customers in decision making.
? Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions &contributions from others.
? Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives.
? Safety Focused: takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being and self-care.
Position Specific
? Adept at adopting new technologies and systems
? Highly developed administrative and organisational skills
? Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
? Ability to build relationships (internal and external) within diverse groups
? Contribute to the continuous improvement of Organisational Development systems andprocesses
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
? Relevant formal education qualifications (Tertiary desirable) and or considerable experienceundertaking the accountabilities/major duties of the role.
? Experience in the provision of organisational development advice to various client groups.
? Experience in MS Office suite and creating and maintaining accurate records / databases will bean advantage.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Manager Manager People and CultureTeam Leader Team Leader Organisational DevelopmentDirect Reports Nil
KEY RELATIONSHIPS(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)
Internal Nature of Relationships
New Employees Induction provision and monitoring
Leaders Training and Development support
Employees Training and Development support
External Nature of Relationships
Training organisations Provision of training services
DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS

ConfidentialityStaff are
a) Able to access; orb) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related
to individuals, organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of thisinformation will be of a sensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.
By accepting this position the employee undertakes:
a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their periodof employment with City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside ofthe organisation and only be disclosed to other employees if there is a need within thecontext of the task being performed.
b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevantto their work.
c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Expectations of a City of Launceston employee:
? Have strategies in place to enhance their own health and well-being, manage stress andmaintain professionalism;
? Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas; and
? Translates feedback into an opportunity to develop.

Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
mailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/


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