• Flexible location​, plus work from home
• Full-time, continuing position
• ​​HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744​ + 17% Superannuation

Who are we?

Deakin University stands as a beacon of educational excellence and innovation, nestled in the vibrant cities of Melbourne and Geelong, and across regional Victoria. With a strong commitment to cutting-edge research and a diverse, global community, we’re proud to be delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities. Join us in this intellectual adventure and let Deakin's passion for learning and innovation inspire your own.

The Senior Consultant, Leadership and Organisational Development (L&OD) partners directly with university leaders and team members to grow inspiring leaders, capable people and engaged teams across Deakin’s workforce.

Working with a team of professional leadership and organisational development practitioners, the Senior Consultant supports the achievement of Deakin’s strategic goals through the facilitation of innovative workforce, engagement, leadership and capability programs and solutions.

As a Senior Consultant you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of exciting and transformative leadership programs for diverse cohorts.
• Conduct top-notch workshops to boost leadership and group skills, align strategies, that foster our vibrant culture .
• Elevate participant experiences through evidence-based evaluations, ensuring continuous enhancement.
• Use high-level consulting skills to advise and support senior leaders in talent, engagement and workforce planning.
• Deliver cutting-edge leadership content based on leading research, enriching adult learning and leadership development practices.
• Play a valuable role in our growing team, where diversity in thought and big ideas are celebrated.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Relevant qualifications and experience, leadership expertise, or equivalent combination.
• Proven expertise, experience and success in the facilitation of high impact leadership, team and organisational development programs, projects and initiatives that drive organisational-wide impact and improvement.
• An ability to deliver the end-to-end solution design process, from stakeholder engagement and analysis, to bringing models and theories to life through engaging development activities, to adding the finer detail to high quality program materials.
• Knowledge of contemporary HR and OD concepts and strategies and the capacity to adapt and implement these for the benefit of an organisation.
• Demonstrated high level influencing, advocacy, and facilitation skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nick Grage-Perry, Associate Director, Leadership and Organisational Development at [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Position Description - Senior Consultant - LOD.pdf

Applications for this position close 11.55pm on Thursday 5th June

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.