"Organisational Development Consultant (Performance & Career Growth)"

•    Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment 

•    Level 6/7: $94,998 - $117,633 + 17% Superannuation

About the Role

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is seeking a high-impact, people-centred Organisational Development specialist to strengthen how we develop, recognise and reward our people.

In this role, you’ll provide specialist advice to help design and embed consistent and effective performance, career development, reward and recognition practices across UOW. Working closely with People & Culture and key stakeholders across academic and professional staff groups, you will support capability uplift and the continuous improvement of performance and reward-related processes to enhance the employee experience.

What you’ll Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in OD, supporting performance, development and/or talent frameworks in a large organisation.
• Strong communication and relationship skills, with confidence partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Experience designing and delivering practical resources, workshops and facilitation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data and insights to drive improvement.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide advice and support on performance, career progression and development frameworks across UOW. 
• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of key reward and recognition programs.
• Design and deliver practical capability-building tools (e.g., workshops, guides) that strengthen performance, development and reward and recognition frameworks and conversations.
• Support continuous improvement of performance, career development and recognition practices. 
• Support data collection, reporting and evaluation to track outcomes and inform improvements.

Why join us?

You’ll join a supportive, values-driven People & Culture team with a strong growth mindset, passionate about helping people do their best work and making UOW a great place to work.

If you’re energised by building capability, improving how things work, and creating a culture where development and recognition genuinely matter, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information please contact Kelly Brabazon, Manager, Culture, Talent and Reward at kbrabazon@uow.edu.au. 

Position Description

Closing Date: Sunday 22 March 2026, 11:55 PM

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. 

• Job Identification
• 6476
• Job Category
• People & Culture
• Posting Date
• 03/09/2026, 11:33 AM
• Apply Before
• 03/22/2026, 08:55 PM
• Job Schedule
• Full time
• Locations
•  Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, AU