Senior Consultant - Organisational Culture / Organisational Development
Locations: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Part time
Posted On: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43579
Human Resources
Part-time, permanent position at 80% FTE, with flexibility on the fraction and work pattern, making it ideal for candidates seeking a flexible work schedule.
Base Salary: $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Based at: St. Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of shaping organisational culture and driving employee engagement at one of Australia’s leading universities. As the Senior Consultant, Organisational Culture, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering initiatives that enhance UQ’s culture, foster engagement, and support organisational growth.
In this key role, you will lead UQ’s annual Pulse Staff Engagement survey, providing critical insights to senior leaders and influencing positive change across the university. Your expertise will drive impactful action plans that empower teams, while your collaboration with HR and other stakeholders will elevate organisational capability and leadership.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your passion for organisational development, data analysis and leadership coaching in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. With flexibility in work patterns and a strong focus on work-life balance, this role offers both professional challenges and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution and continual improvement of UQ’s Pulse Staff Engagement survey, including data analysis, reporting and the development of action plans to enhance year-on-year results.
- Collaborate with HR’s Client Partnering team to design and facilitate client-facing workshops, focused on areas such as leadership, team development and cultural transformation.
- Provide expert coaching to senior leaders across the University, using data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and foster organisational growth.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of broader organisational culture initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive staff engagement, performance and capability development.
About Human Resources Division
Human Resources is responsible for enabling achievement of the University’s strategic ambitions through attracting, developing and retaining talented, engaged and high performing staff. This in turn enables University staff to better support our current and future students.
Human Resources provides high quality human resource management guidance and expertise, through effective policy development, constructive advice and efficient administrative services. We are building a team of strategic HR professionals to provide outstanding, client focused, proactive, and cost-effective solutions and services for all staff.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
About You
- Extensive experience in organisational development, with proven expertise in driving cultural transformation, employee engagement, and capability development.
- Strong analytics skills and expertise using contemporary software platforms to analyse and manipulate data sets to generate actionable insights, and create informative reports for senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops and delivering impactful training sessions across diverse teams and leadership levels.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building trusted relationships and influencing at all levels of the organisation.
- A proactive, independent approach to managing multiple priorities, with a commitment to continuous improvement and upholding UQ’s values of integrity, respect, and inclusivity.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Frances Eden | Senior Manager Organisational Culture at f.eden@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please indicate your preferred work schedule in your cover letter.
- Resume
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: Thursday, 17 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43579). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 23rd of October.
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