Organisational Davelopment Advisor

Organisational Development Advisor – NSW Trustee and Guardian

• Temporary full-time vacancy up to January 2028, with the possibility that the role might be made ongoing. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Sydney. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Clerk Grade: Level 7/8. Base salary $116,981 p.a. to $129,492 p.a. plus 12% superannuation and annual leave loading.

About us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian our purpose is to support the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW. The agency supports the NSW Trustee, the Public Guardian and the Commissioner of Dormant Funds to carry out their statutory functions. We do this by providing a range of customer-centred services, including Will-making, trustee, financial management and guardianship services, including some for the state’s most vulnerable people.

We support over 50,000 customers annually and manage almost seven billion dollars in customer assets. A NSW government agency within the Communities and Justice Portfolio, our services help support and protect people at critical moments in their lives.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team

The People and Culture Division plays a critical role in enabling organisational performance by supporting the full employee lifecycle and fostering a positive, inclusive and high performing workplace. The division partners closely with leaders and teams to build capability, strengthen culture and ensure people practices are contemporary, compliant, and aligned to organisational priorities.

People and Culture provide strategic and operational expertise across workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance, wellbeing, safety and employee relations. By empowering leaders and supporting employees, the division helps create an environment where people feel engaged, supported and clear about expectations, enabling them to deliver high-quality outcomes for customers and the community.

About the role

The Organisational Development Advisor will work closely with your team, leaders and staff to provide expert advice and solutions regarding organisational development and learning initiatives to support the strategic goals of NSW Trustee and Guardian (NSWTG). The role works closely with teams across the business to scope, design, deliver and evaluate programs related to leadership, talent and succession, employee engagement and organisational culture.

     What you will do

• Support the delivery of organisational development programs that build capability, strengthen workplace culture, and enable performance.
• Design content, facilitate workshops, and contribute to initiatives that engage employees and deliver strategic priorities.
• Provide advice and support to managers, executives and staff on organisational development strategies and solutions.
• Administer learning management and reporting systems.
• Use research, data, and insights to identify trends, evaluate programs, and inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with People and Culture colleagues, business stakeholders and external vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes.

For more information about the position, view the role description.

About you

You will bring experience in designing, delivering and evaluating organisational development and learning initiatives. You will have strong instructional design and facilitation skills, as well the ability to use data and evidence to develop practical solutions.  You will be adept at building effective relationships with diverse audiences at all levels of an organisation.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Essential requirements  

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience within learning and development, organisational development, or Adult Education.

What we offer

NSW Trustee and Guardian offer interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role:

• Complete the online application
• Submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability
• Please answer the targeted questions below when prompted within the application form ( Max. 500 words each)

Targeted Question 1: Describe a time where you identified an opportunity to address a capability or culture issue with a team or unit. How did you go about this and what was the outcome?

Targeted Question 2: Describe an organisational development project or initiative that you worked on. How did you identify the objectives for this work and how did you measure the outcomes?

To be eligible for employment in NSW Trustee and Guardian, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.

Read: writing your job application for tips on the application process.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice applications and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday, 20 September 2026

For enquiries about the role and the recruitment process, please contact Craig Cole, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition by email craig.cole@tag.nsw.gov.au

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn, or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted. 

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at talent@tag.nsw.gov.au
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.