Associate Director, Leadership & Organisational Development

• Flexible location hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Competitive remuneration including 17% superannuation

Why work with us

At Deakin University we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role

This is a senior and influential position for a seasoned leadership and organisational development expert who thrives on driving change developing people and collaborating at all levels. Reporting to the Director Leadership & Organisational Development you will lead a high-performing team to deliver innovative and context-rich programs that build leadership capability drive cultural transformation and support the universitys strategic priorities.

As the Associate Director Leadership & Organisational Development you will:

• Lead coach and inspire a team of skilled professionals building a collaborative inclusive and high-performance culture.
• Design deliver and facilitate strategic initiatives that build leadership capability and future-ready talent aligned with Deakins vision and values.
• Collaborate across the university to drive programs that foster strong leadership operational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Champion cultural and structural transformation influencing senior leaders and stakeholders to embed practices that support growth innovation and inclusion.
• Oversee professional development initiatives including learning programs workshops and digital solutions that enhance staff capability at all levels.

About you

Youre a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action and measurable outcomes. You have a passion for people facilitation development and creating positive cultural change.

Youll bring:

• Extensive experience designing delivering and facilitating contemporary learning and organisational development strategies in large complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of current practices in learning and organisational development.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Sound judgement adaptability and the ability to influence and gain support for new initiatives.
• Excellent consulting communication interpersonal and presentation skills.

For a copy of the position description please see below:

PD - Associate Director Leadership & Organisational

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 Rochelle Sharpe - Director Leadership and Organisational Development on

Applications for this position close 11.55pm on Thursday 16 October 2025.

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.