POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Senior Organisational Development Consultant
AGENCY:
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
CLASS:
ASO6
DIVISION:
Services Division, Human Resources
POSITION NUMBER:
PC0900
Senior Organisational Development Consultant February 2010
REPORTS TO Manager, Organisational Development
POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION Nil
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Senior Organisational Development Consultant is accountable to the Manager, Organisational Development for a range of learning; organisational development
and cultural change strategies, functions and initiatives in accordance with the South Australian Strategic Targets (SASP), Department of the Premier and Cabinet
(DPC) Future Directions 2009 – 2014 and related DPC wide priority projects and programs.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives relating to
improved organisational performance by:
i) Providing expert organisational development advice on strategies
to enable workforce learning and development through
contemporary infrastructure, systems and processes
ii) Contributing to the ongoing review of strategies and programs in
the areas of organisational development and human resource
management
iii) Managing the timely and successful completion of strategic HR
projects through comprehensive work plans including deliverables;
budgets, milestones and stakeholder requirements
iv) Researching and analysing emerging workforce development
trends and applying them to projects and strategies
v) Maintaining effective networks to recommend relevant initiatives for
incorporation into business unit practice, and reporting on the
achievement of department outcomes
2. Delivering outstanding service to our customers by engaging genuinely
with stakeholders and generating a sense of energy and excitement in
work and relationships
3. Contributing to the identification, development and implementation of
best practice approaches to attraction, recruitment and retention
initiatives
4. Supporting critical corporate partnerships across the federation to
influence and coach key internal stakeholders in building core workforce
capabilities as captured in the DPC Capability matrix
5. Sourcing external, specialist learning and development expertise on an
as needs basis and managing the resulting contractor relationships to
ensure service delivery is underpinned by the values and quality
principles of DPC Future Directions
6. Contributing and committing to the success of the Organisational
Development team through support, advice and positive encouragement
7. Participating positively in DPC’s Performance Discussion and
Development program, which includes a regular review of employee’s
performance against the responsibilities and outcomes of their position.
8. Complying with relevant legislation, policies and procedures including
Public Sector Act 2009, Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public
Sector, OHS&W Act 1986 and EO Act 1995
KEY RELATIONSHIPS / INTERACTIONS
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Manager Organisation Development
Organisation Development Team
CHALLENGES
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Keeping accurate and complete records of business activities in
accordance with the State Records Act 1997.
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Maintaining a commitment to EO, Diversity, Ethical Conduct and the
legislative requirements of the OHS&W Act 1986
Manager, Human Resources
Director, People Development and Organisational Culture
DPC Senior Managers
KEY CHALLENGES 2010/2011
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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Nil
This position is one of five roles within the Organisational Development Team in
DPC.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
1. A proven knowledge of contemporary perspectives and trends in
The position requires a dynamic individual who can innovate and embrace
change with an understanding of contemporary perspectives on leadership,
performance management and organisational development.
organisational learning and development
Experience in the successful development, implementation and evaluation
of organisational development strategies
High level communication skills, especially formal written language
2.
3.
Under the leadership and direction of the Manager, Organisational Development
This position is accountable for achieving key projects in 2010/2011 including
SASP targets.
4. Experience in providing strategic advice to senior/executive management
POSITION DIMENSIONS
6.
Staff:
7.
Works in partnership with other members of the OD Team and broader
HR Team
Budget: Nil
and proven track record of influencing and driving change
5. Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills
8.
QUALIFICATIONS – Desirable
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Degree in HR, Business or similar discipline
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Workplace Training and Assessor Qualification (Certificate IV Training and
Assessment)
9.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
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Senior Organisational Development Consultant February 2010
Strong interpersonal skills, including proven ability to consult, liaise,
influence, negotiate and develop a network of strategic alliances
Flexibility and a capacity to adjust work to meet emerging priorities and
shifting deadlines without compromising a relentless regard for quality
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a focus on outcomes, under
broad direction with exacting timelines, using high level analytical skills to
examine and resolve complex issues.
Proven experience in the development and implementation of contemporary
workforce planning strategies and initiatives.
Experience in providing expert consultancy services related to workforce
planning at a senior level.
Experience in leading the development and implementation of
contemporary workforce planning strategies and initiatives.
Proven experience in developing and reviewing best practice workforce
planning policies, operations and processes.
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