Organisational Development Lead
5 hours ago
This role sits at the heart of the People and Culture division, focusing on building organisational capability through innovative strategies that support both individual and collective growth. You will play a pivotal part in delivering key projects that enhance employee experience, foster a diverse and inclusive environment, and ensure the organisation remains agile and future-ready.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based solutions, this position offers you the chance to make a lasting impact while working alongside passionate professionals who are committed to excellence. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive team culture await you as you help guide the organisation through transformation and continuous improvement.
- Play a central role in shaping organisational strategy by developing and implementing sustainable people-focused solutions that drive business success and employee engagement.
- Collaborate with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners to deliver impactful programmes that build capability at all levels of the organisation.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements within a collaborative environment that values diversity, inclusion, professional growth, and celebrates shared achievements.
What You'll Do
As an Organisational Development Lead, you will be instrumental in driving forward key transformation initiatives by designing and embedding strategies that enable people across the organisation to thrive. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with senior leaders, People & Culture colleagues, divisional managers, project teams, and external specialists to identify needs, develop tailored solutions, and measure their effectiveness. You will champion evidence-based approaches to learning and change management while ensuring alignment with broader organisational objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive organisational assessments including environment, psychosocial risk, and cultural evaluations to inform strategic decision-making for key projects.
- Develop and implement scientifically grounded learning interventions designed to shift behaviours and mindsets in support of new ways of working with partner teams.
- Facilitate executive workshops and labs to align senior leadership around strategies that create safe environments for employees navigating change.
- Provide tailored leadership support based on assessment insights, equipping managers with coaching tools to guide their teams through periods of transition.
- Design and deliver talent management strategies, career progression pathways, and key metrics in partnership with business function stakeholders.
What You Bring
To excel as an Organisational Development Lead, you will bring a wealth of experience from similar roles where you have successfully navigated complex organisational landscapes. Your interpersonal skills will allow you to connect authentically with colleagues at all levels—building rapport quickly while fostering trust through open communication. You are adept at translating strategic vision into actionable plans that resonate with diverse audiences. Your analytical approach ensures recommendations are grounded in robust data while your adaptability enables you to respond constructively to evolving priorities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in talent management, performance management, leadership development, and people capability within medium to large organisations.
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary change management practices coupled with advanced project management skills applied pragmatically in commercial settings.
- Exceptional consulting abilities enabling you to build trustful partnerships with stakeholders at all levels across the business.
- Proven capacity for strategic thinking combined with an innovative mindset that considers both immediate needs and long-term impacts on the organisation.
- Extensive background in organisational development or organisational psychology roles; experience within financial services is desirable but not essential.
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology or related field; accreditation or exposure to psychometric/behavioural assessments is advantageous.
What Sets This Company Apart
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. The People & Culture team is dedicated to enriching the employee experience by fostering connection, collaboration, and community spirit throughout the business. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside access to ongoing professional development opportunities. The company's values—teamwork, integrity, performance, engagement, leadership, and passion—are more than just words; they are lived daily through transparent communication channels and recognition programmes that celebrate individual contributions as part of collective success.
What's Next
If you are ready to make a significant impact by shaping the future of organisational capability within a supportive environment—this may be your next role
Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding career move awaits.
Robert Walters Australia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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