Organisational Development Consultant

- Lead impactful Organisational Development projects with autonomy and creativity
- Collaborate with passionate leaders in a team that values your growth and strengths
- Flexibility to work in Lismore or on the Gold Coast, relocation support offered.

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University offers a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

The Organisational Development team is part of the broader People and Culture team at Southern Cross University. We are focussed on building organisational capability, enhancing culture, and driving employee engagement to support the university’s strategic goals. Working collaboratively with teams and leaders, the team deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions that empower staff and leaders, strengthen connections, encourage innovation and create opportunities for excellence.

The Organisational Development Consultant plays a critical role in designing, facilitating, and delivering professional development and organisational initiatives. The focus is on building capability, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a positive organisational culture. The role involves working closely with leaders and teams to implement creative and practical solutions that support change, improving team dynamics, and building long-term capability across the university.

• Lead your own projects: Enjoy autonomy and freedom to create solutions that always lift the capability and engagement of leaders and teams.
• Creative problem-solving: Design and deliver innovative professional development programs, workshops and experiences.
• Strategic influence: Partner with senior leaders to drive cultural change and build organisational capacity.
• Build momentum: Use your creativity and business-oriented mindset to drive leading edge initiatives and see the practical results of your work.
• Supportive leadership: Work with a manager who is invested in your growth and plays to your strengths.

You are motivated and skilled in enabling people to lead organisational change, enhancing capability, and fostering a positive culture.

You will have:

• Relevant qualifications, certifications and/or extensive experience in Organisational Development or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and facilitating impactful professional development programs and workshops.
• Confidence in engaging with executives and senior leaders in a variety of contexts.
• Proven success in leading Organisational Development projects with measurable and meaningful outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence positive change and connect with diverse stakeholders.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time continuing (permanent) position.
• Located at either Lismore, NSW 2480 or Gold Coast, QLD 4225. Generous relocation support available.
• HEW Level 8. The base salary ranges from $116,672 - $128,651 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $150,522.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Mark Krnjaic, Director Organisational Development

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT, 13 January 2025

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Use the position description link below to access further information about the selection criteria for this role. You will need to submit complete responses to the selection criteria with your application, including providing examples where relevant. Please prepare these and submit each response when prompted in your online application submission.