Director, Organisation Development

Job no: JR-004221

Location : Parkville

Department: Ch ief People Officer Portfolio

Salary: Attractive remuneration package by negotiation

Superannuation: Employer contribution of up to 17%

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 role 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 , Diver sity & Inclusion , Indigenous Strategy and Chief O perating 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:

• Expert ise in design ing and facilitat ing leadership programs, confiden tly engaging senior and diverse audiences.

• A d emonstrate d capability in developing and implementing leadership resources, frameworks and toolkits.

• A s trong 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.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. For further information, including our Indigenous strategy please visit - .

Culture

The University is a vibrant campus. We have well-established clubs and networks giving the opportunity to engage and collaborate with other staff around the University. We strive to create an environment where staff and students promote culturally inclusive behaviour and activities, ensure cultural differences are heard and explored, and actively seek to learn from other cultures.

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 .

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:

How to apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume via the 'apply now' button. Applications close 2 9 th S eptember 2025 at 1 2:01AM AEST .

For a confidential discussion, please contact Susan Bradley at or Bec Tucker at

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