National Manager, Organisational Development

Job No: APTAV101331#057

• Design and deliver strategies to strengthen workforce capability, leadership and culture
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Attractive, market-based remuneration (HEW 10), with national scope
• Full time, continuing role based in Melbourne or North Sydney

About the role:

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the National Manager, Organisational Development designs and delivers strategies that build and strengthen workforce capability, leadership and culture in line with ACU's mission and strategic objectives. The role develops frameworks and programs across capability, leadership, performance, talent, and engagement to ensure a skilled, adaptable, and future-ready workforce. It anticipates the impacts of AI and other emerging technologies, embedding agility and change readiness into organisational practice.

The position also leads a team of three direct and four indirect reports, providing direction, coaching and development to achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes. It fosters a collaborative and innovative approach, ensuring organisational development initiatives are well integrated and aligned with broader people strategies.

To be successful, you will be tertiary qualified with demonstrated expertise in designing and embedding leadership, talent, capability, and culture frameworks, combined with advanced program design and facilitation skills. Strong stakeholder partnership, analytical evaluation, communication, and team leadership capabilities are essential.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Angelle Laurence, Chief People Officer at:

What we offer:

• The university pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 06-OCT-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.