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Head of organisational development

Melbourne
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Posted: 2 January
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Davidson is proudly partnering with an Australian organisation who are seeking an interim leader to guide their Organisational Development function.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and deliver strategies that foster a high‑performing, values‑driven, and people‑focused organisation. You will lead initiatives that build leadership capability, strengthen organisational culture, and enhance engagement across employees, members, and volunteers.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in aligning talent, culture, and capability initiatives with the organisation's strategic direction - helping to ensure a unified, inclusive, and future‑ready workforce that thrives on purpose and collaboration.

This is a contract interim opportunity with an immediate start until the end of January.


About the Role

* Developing and delivering the organisation's OD strategy to support business goals and future workforce needs.
* Partnering with executives and senior leaders to provide strategic advice on culture, capability, and organisational design.
* Leading and mentoring a team of OD, learning, and change professionals to deliver impactful outcomes.
* Driving initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, align values, and enhance engagement across employees, members, and volunteers.
* Leading organisational health and engagement surveys, analysing results, and translating insights into meaningful action.
* Designing and implementing leadership development frameworks and programs that build capability and support a high‑performance culture.


About You

* Bringing significant experience in organisational development, learning, or people strategy at a senior level.
* Demonstrating proven success in leading culture transformation and enterprise‑wide change initiatives.
* Applying deep expertise in leadership and talent development frameworks, tools, and contemporary best practice.
* Building strong relationships through exceptional consulting, facilitation, and influencing skills with executives and senior stakeholders.
* Drawing on experience within a member‑based or not‑for‑profit organisation to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
* Holding tertiary qualifications in Organisational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded).


The Benefits

* Opportunity to make an immediate impact by shaping culture and capability across a purpose‑driven organisation.
* Senior, strategic remit with direct access to the executive team and influence at the highest level.
* Collaborative, future‑focused People & Culture team committed to driving meaningful organisational change.
* Short‑term interim opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent leadership role for the right person.
* Flexible work environment that values outcomes, inclusion, and genuine collaboration.

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Neil Williams on +61 0499 483 943, quoting reference JN -112025-41817. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

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