Lgnsw Workforce Development Consultant

• Convenient CBD location / Hybrid work arrangement
• Professional, friendly, and dynamic work environment
• Excellent employee benefits and great work-life balance

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Workforce Development Consultant who will play a pivotal role in identifying and maximising opportunities to design and deliver high quality workforce-related products, services, and activities for LGNSW members.

About LGNSW

LGNSW is the peak body for councils and related organisations in our State. LGNSW advocates on behalf of members and their communities on policy to decision makers at state and federal levels. We also provide a comprehensive range of services to our members including industrial relations representation, management services and training.

About the role

Reporting to the Director Workforce & Legal, the successful candidate will support the development of strategies to grow, diversify and consolidate workforce related services and products for the NSW local government sector by maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Key aspects of the role will involve:

• Managing the design, delivery and marketing of workforce-related products and services, including partnership development, supplier management, marketing and promotion and customer service to LGNSW members.
• Conduct member engagement and research to evaluate sector experiences, opinions, and trends in relation to Workforce Development.
• Manage workforce-related projects (e.g. Local Government Workforce Capability Surveys & Reports, and Careers at Council).
• Prepare submissions for LGNSW (and assist the Australian Local Government Association with the preparation of submissions) that relate to Workforce Development.
• Provide policy advice on issues related to Workforce Development, including vocational education and training (VET), NSW and Commonwealth Budget Papers, Productivity Commission and other submissions related to Workforce Development.

What we offer

LGNSW offers a competitive salary to be negotiated.

We also offer:

• A hybrid way of working – enabling employees to blend their work between the office and home.
• Monthly RDOs and 2 extra days wellbeing leave - supporting our employees to live a happier, healthier and well-balanced life.
• Salary-sacrificing options - enabling our employees to reduce their taxable income.
• Extra insurance - offering eligible employees extra insurance coverage including Death, TPD, and Income Protection Insurance.

About you

You will have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to negotiate, influence and build strong networks with stakeholders. You will have an in-depth understanding of Workforce Development program design and delivery processes and the proficiency to represent LGNSW on workforce-related advisory committees. Your strengths will be project management and the ability to gather member intelligence to evaluate existing services and identify new opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in workforce policy and/or program development.
• Extensive experience in the design and delivery of capacity-building programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders with demonstrated ability to negotiate, persuade and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience and ability to deliver quality results within time and budget parameters.
• Ability to travel as required.

Join our team

To apply, please visit Work for LGNSW, review the position description and submit your application to jobs@lgnsw.org.au.

For further information, please contact Gabrielle Johnston, Human Resources Advisor on 02 9242 4017.

Applications close at midnight on 2 June 2024.

LGNSW is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce that reflects the community and members we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, marital and family status or disability.