• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
• Part time 0.8 or 0.9FTE, hybrid role - WFH and in Melbourne office
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and purpose-driven workplace

About headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support online, over the phone, in schools and through our headspace centres in more than 160 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the team

The People & Culture Division encompasses three broad streams:

• People Operations
• Corporate Services
• Quality, Safety & Risk

The Organisational Development (OD) Manager, Performance & Capability sits within the People Operations stream which is comprised of four key teams - People Strategy & Organisational Development, Workplace Relations, People Services and HR Business Partnering.

About the role

This new and exciting position reports to the Executive Director, People and Culture and plays a key role as a member of the P&C leadership team. The role collaborates with the OD Manager (Culture, Inclusion & Engagement), and these roles are accountable to design, develop, deliver and evaluate strategic OD projects within their portfolio areas to collectively establish a successful OD community of practise, ensuring that the collective OD portfolio is in line with headspace strategy, the headspace people plan and workplans.

The OD Manager, Performance & Capability will focus on the design of identified initiatives across performance and capability development, leadership development and talent management aimed at building the capability of headspace to meet current and future strategic requirements. These include:

• Review existing tools and programs within the performance and leadership portfolio areas to identify gaps and opportunities for enhancement
• Lead the design, development and implementation of tools and programs that enhance performance and capability, including the development of a headspace L&D curriculum
• Lead the design, development, delivery and evaluation of a leadership development strategy/framework
• Lead the design, development and delivery of a talent management framework, including talent metrics and analytics
• Provide specialist advice and coaching across headspace to support the implementation of key strategic initiatives
• Develop policies, procedures & process improvement initiatives relevant to their portfolio area, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone with considerable experience working in Organisational Development, Human Resources, Learning and Development, or a people-focused position, as well as;

• Degree level qualifications in Organisational Psychology, Human Resources (HR), Business, or relevant discipline
• Thorough knowledge of contemporary practices in the field of organisational development and learning with demonstrated achievements in driving strategies and/or initiatives from conception to completion
• Proven track record in talent management activities across the employee lifecycle, including performance & capability development, training, succession planning and leadership development
• Experience embedding a desired culture in fast paced and high growth organisation
• Knowledge and ability to research, analyse, evaluate, and provide options/recommendations for the implementation of contemporary, best practice organisational development and employee engagement methodologies and practices
• Adept at striking a balance between strategic thinking and operational delivery
• Strong alignment with the values of the organisation aligned to the headspace Way

What's on offer

• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people across Australia
• A workplace with a focus on wellbeing and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Competitive full time equivalent salary of $130,000 - $140,000 plus superannuation
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office
• Professional development opportunities

How to apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application
• Please include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
• For more information contact Nicole Harvey, Executive Director People & Culture, [email protected]
• Applications close: 11:30pm, Sunday 27 July 2025

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.