Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner

Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner at City of Parramatta. The role provides strategic guidance and advice on learning and organisational development (L&OD) across Council and leads people, culture, learning and organisational effectiveness projects. The City is undergoing significant change and transformation to position Parramatta as a Global City.

This position provides employee-centred end-to-end business partnering including scoping, research, analysis, design, delivery, facilitation and evaluation of Councils L&OD programs. You will partner with the People and Culture team and stakeholders to design and deliver solutions in talent, performance, engagement, capability and development, ensuring programs drive quality organisational outcomes.

• Lead the design and implementation of a broad range of L&OD initiatives across leadership development, talent management, succession planning, performance management, capability implementation, culture change and employee engagement.
• Shape and evolve City of Parramatta’s learning and organisational development frameworks, strategies, and programs to align with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
• Research and apply contemporary L&OD best practices to build future-ready capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to diagnose learning & development needs and deliver targeted solutions at individual, team and organisational levels.
• Leverage workforce analytics and industry trends to forecast critical skill needs and develop capability uplift strategies for the future workforce.
• Act as a strategic advisor to People & Culture colleagues on organisational capability, performance and culture.
• Build, implement and maintain a comprehensive library of L&OD tools to support managers and staff in achieving strategic goals.
• Manage, review and report on outcomes and impact of L&OD programs.
• Incorporate performance metrics and risk indicators to enable early mitigation approaches.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring over 5 years of experience in Learning & Organisational Development, ideally within a diverse organisation. You should be skilled in designing and delivering programs that support all levels—from frontline staff to senior executives.

• You have strong knowledge and demonstrated use of adult learning principles in design and facilitation of programs.
• You have experience creating and implementing Capability Frameworks, Talent Management Frameworks, Engagement & Culture Initiatives, and Performance Management.
• You are confident in implementing and/or managing a Learning Management System and have a problem-solving mindset.
• You are self-driven, organised, and able to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• You are an excellent communicator and facilitator, able to work in a team to agreed outcomes and handle diverse situations.

Degree qualification in Adult Education or related field (Organisational Development, Human Resources, etc.). OR 10+ years of relevant experience delivering L&OD outcomes in a medium-sized business.

Remuneration from $129,776.59 to $142,860.50 plus 12% superannuation. Additional employee benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location with easy public transport and discounted parking
• Significant leave benefits (flexi-time, Christmas leave, sick/personal leave, health and wellbeing days)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the Position Description. Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 26 October 2025. The Police History check may be required; a criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a candidate. The City of Parramatta supports a drug- and alcohol-free working environment and may require random testing. Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging are core to recruitment; we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for a positive recruitment process. You must be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply.