- Help shape leadership capability, organisational development, and people strategy at a world top 100 university.
- Shape enterprise culture and engagement priorities using workforce insights.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Competitive remuneration on offer.
About the area
The University of Western Australia is seeking a senior organisational development leader to design and steward enterprise frameworks that strengthen leadership capability, organisational effectiveness, and the University’s people strategy.
Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, this role leads the design and integration of organisational development, leadership capability, workforce planning, employee experience, and people strategy across the University. The role operates at the centre of institutional strategy, ensuring leadership development, culture, organisational design, and employee experience operate as a coherent system that supports long term organisational performance.
About the opportunity
- Lead the design and delivery of enterprise organisational development, leadership capability and people strategy initiatives across the University.
- Shape and integrate key frameworks, leadership, workforce planning, culture, talent, organisational design, and employee experience, to enable long‑term institutional performance.
- Operate as a senior advisor to the Chief People & Culture Officer, influencing Executive leaders and ensuring people initiatives function as a connected, system‑wide strategy.
About you
- Experienced in leading enterprise‑level organisational development, people strategy, and organisational design initiatives in large, complex environments.
- Skilled in designing and governing leadership, talent, and capability frameworks, including succession planning.
- Able to lead workforce planning, culture, engagement, and employee experience strategies using data‑driven workforce insights.
- Knowledgeable in diversity, equity, remuneration governance and job architecture, with experience overseeing related frameworks.
- Confident partnering with senior leaders, Talent Acquisition and HR teams to embed strategy, frameworks, and governance across the institution.
Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and Finance Check will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: 
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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Drew Williams at Drew.Williams@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 18th March 2026
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.