• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744 + 17% Superannuation

Are you ready to make an impact? It’s an exciting time to join the newly structured Change and Future Workforce team. At Deakin, change management is not just a function—it’s a strategic, people-first practice that ensures seamless transitions across organisational change programs and projects. This role is positioned within a strategic and forward-thinking People and Culture division where you are empowered to drive impactful change.

If you have a passion for facilitation, thrive in flexible environments where no two weeks are the same and want to be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why work with us?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. We aim to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities we serve. We aspire to be recognised as Australia’s most progressive university.

At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to advance your career; an inclusive, supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role

The Senior Consultant, Change & Future Workforce is a responsible for taking a hands-on and proactive approach to developing, planning, implementing and evaluating strategic workforce programs and initiatives. In partnership with Deakin Transformation, these programs aim to achieve effective organisational change, create better leaders, improve engagement, enhance culture and enable dynamic workforce planning that inspires the best possible outcomes for Deakin.

As the Senior Consultant, Change & Future Workforce, you will:

• Design, develop and implement university-wide strategic workforce solutions and partner with leaders to drive effective change and implement new concepts that help to transform ways of working.
• Lead end-to-end organisational culture change, organisational design, and workforce planning programs and projects.
• Facilitate appropriate research, governance, design, consultation (in alignment with university obligations) and implementation activities.
• Deliver effective culture and organisational change and bespoke solutions, leveraging and contributing to university-wide frameworks, policies, and governance practices.

To be successful, you’ll bring

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience developing and implementing contemporary organisational change solutions, strategies and services to achieve Deakin’s objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively design, develop and implement organisational design and/or change/workforce initiatives.
• High level consulting and facilitation skills and ability to form strong partnerships.

For a copy of the full position description, please see below:

 Senior Consultant, Change & Future Workforce HEW 9.pdf

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 Serap Yildiz (Associate Director, Change & Future Workforce) via s.yildiz@deakin.edu.au

Applications for this position close on 4th of March, 2025 at 11.55pm.

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.