"Senior Organisational Development Consultant"

• Seeking an experienced Senior OD Professional
• Fixed term (6 months) position based at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW Level 9 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

The Senior Organisational Development Consultant plays an important role in shaping Swinburne’s culture and capability, translating strategic priorities into reality. Reporting to the Manager, Organisational Development, this role contributes to a diverse portfolio of programs that drive employee engagement, leadership capability and meaningful cultural change across the University.

From university-wide induction and talent and performance management through to leadership development and learning programs, the Senior OD Consultant supports the delivery of critical organisational development initiatives. The role also oversees internal and external program partners, ensuring high-quality, consistent outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Swinburne works, leads and grows.

If you’re a strategic OD professional who thrives on driving engagement, capability uplift and cultural transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Under the broad direction from Manager OD, manage the delivery of approved Organisational Development programs and initiatives with support from the OD Team (ODT).
• Collaborate with the broader ODT, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, on the design and implementation of OD programs and initiatives that are aligned to strategic priorities and organisational requirements. 
• Co-design and assist with development of Swinburne’s new Capability Frameworks as required. 
• Work with the People & Culture Business Partnership team to identify organisational needs and capability gaps to inform OD program offerings. 
• Provide leadership that supports a high performing team, including goal setting and performance reviews and providing guidance to staff in fundraising and external relations techniques. 
• Support the implementation of our new Learning Management System (Workday) as required. 

For more information please refer to the job description. 

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or extensive experience and management expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training 

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. 

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.  

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. 
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. 

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page! 

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. 

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au 

Applications Close: Tuesday 24th of February at 11.00pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. 

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. 

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. 

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. 

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). 

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. 

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. 

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