Organisational Development Consultant

About The Team

An exciting opportunity is available to join our Organisational Development team on a 12month fixedterm basis covering parental leave. Working within the People and Culture Directorate youll be part of a collaborative and forwardthinking team that delivers Universitywide initiatives and targeted interventions to enhance employee experience strengthen capability and support a positive highperforming workplace culture.

Your New Role!

As an Organisational Development Consultant you will partner with stakeholders across the University to deliver priority organisational development and change initiatives aligned to the People Strategy. Reporting to the Manager Capability and Culture this 12month fixedterm role will focus on enhancing probation and performance frameworks embedding practical change and consultation principles translating employee survey insights into meaningful action and leading the scoping phase of a contemporary rewards and recognition framework.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Fixed Term (12 Months) Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of HEW0808 $114K $130K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:

• Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement effective July 2026

• Flexible work arrangements
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in organisational development human resources business or a related field (professional certification desirable).
• Experience delivering organisational development and/or change initiatives in a complex environment.
• Sound knowledge of organisational development principles with strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Clear confident communicator with the ability to translate insights into practical outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities work collaboratively and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the Universitys Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Emeline Roissetter Manager Capability and Culture and quote JR105176 as the reference.

Applications Close on 1 May 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.