"Director, Organisation Development - Leadership Development"

About the role

The Director, Organisation Development - Leadership Development is a senior strategic leader responsible for shaping and developing the University’s enterprise-wide leadership development and succession strategy. This role will report to the Executive Director of Organisation Development and plays a critical part in building high-performance, future-ready leadership culture that supports the University’s long-term ambitions.

Operating at both strategic and operational levels, the Director leads the design, delivery, and evaluation of leadership programs, succession strategies, and practical tools that are inclusive, accessible, and digitally enabled, building capability across academic and professional cohorts. A confident facilitator, the Director is expected to personally lead program elements, particularly those targeting senior or high-potential leaders, while ensuring all development practices are aligned with the University’s strategic goals and people experience frameworks. The role collaborates across People & Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Indigenous Strategy and Chief Operating Office, and senior leadership to embed leadership excellence into the organisational fabric.

About you

You are an accomplished senior leader with experience in leading enterprise-wide, strategic leadership development and succession planning initiatives within large, complex organisations. In addition, you will have:

• Expertise in designing and facilitating leadership programs, confidently engaging senior and diverse audiences.
• A demonstrated capability in developing and implementing leadership resources, frameworks and toolkits.
• A strong ability in building high-performing teams and applying evidence-based team development principles.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with a focus on program impact and continuous improvement.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups.

About the organisation

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a leading international university with a tradition of excellence in teaching and research. With outstanding performance in international rankings, the University is at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Organisation Development, this is a significant leadership role within a community renowned for its excellence, inclusion, and people-centered leadership. The University’s people (HR) function is focused on building a high-energy, forward-thinking team — bringing both professionalism and humanity to complex challenges.

Benefits

• Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
• Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions
• The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
• A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne. To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a vibrant community
• Generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health/wellbeing services, discounts on graduate courses
• Enjoy a range of rewarding benefits: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

How to apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume via the ‘apply now’ button. Applications close 29th September 2025 at 12:01AM AEST.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Susan Bradley at susan.bradley@unimelb.edu.au or Bec Tucker at bec.tucker@unimelb.edu.au

Position Description: Director, Organisation Development - Leadership Development

Please note that you are not expected to provide detailed responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.