Reference Number: 1019520

About the Role

This newly created role is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver programs that build high-performing, inclusive teams and enhance how we support our people.

Reporting to the Manager, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, the Senior Advisor, Organisational Development will design, deliver, and evaluate impactful initiatives that align with the university’s values and strategic goals. You’ll collaborate with leaders, HR partners, and stakeholders across the university to foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture and strengthen organisational capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of university-wide organisational development programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Co-design development initiatives for academic and professional staff aligned with workforce capability goals.
• Build leadership capability by creating practical tools, learning content, and coaching support.
• Use data to evaluate program effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and inform decision-making.
• Translate diversity, equity, and inclusion policy into practical, values-aligned initiatives.
• Leverage technology platforms (e.g. survey tools, digital learning) to enhance the employee experience.

About You

You’re a strategic and passionate organisational development or HR professional with a strong track record in building inclusive, high-performing cultures. Known for your collaboration, insight, and practical approach, you enjoy being part of a team that drives meaningful change.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Organisational Psychology, or a related field, with significant OD experience.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate OD and cultural change programs that drive meaningful outcomes.
• Strong understanding of contemporary OD practices and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels, with the ability to consult and liaise effectively with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Your new Team:

We want to inspire staff to share Curtin’s vision of becoming a leading global university and to proudly work with us to achieve that goal. Join a vibrant and open plan office where our customer focused People and Culture team work collaboratively to support a diverse range of stakeholders University wide.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the section criteria for the role (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Monday, 30 June 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.