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Executive director - strategic workforce planning & organisational design

Canberra
Synergy Group
Design
Posted: 26 April
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Join Us to Deliver Work That Matters

Synergy Group is seeking applications from leaders in Strategic Workforce Planning and Organisational Design to help build Synergy's profile in this space.

If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving real‐world problems, and want your work to make a meaningful national impact, this opportunity is for you.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

* Originate and lead strategic workforce planning & org design engagements from discovery through to mobilisation support.
* Turn complex workforce and operating context into clear options, decision tools and executable plans for senior leaders.
* Build workforce intelligence via scenario planning and modelling that links data to business outcomes and priorities.
* Co‐design future structures, role families and operating models, testing dependencies across capability, culture, leadership and enabling systems.
* Grow the practice: shape offers, mentor pursuits, lift revenue, and develop high‐performing consulting teams.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must hold a Baseline AGSVA security clearance or higher.

What You Bring

* Demonstrated senior experience leading enterprise‐scale Strategic Workforce Planning and organisational design, including segmentation, multi‐year planning, labour‐market considerations and end‐to‐end delivery in complex stakeholder environments.
* Strong capability in workforce analytics and scenario modelling, translating data into decision‐grade insights, options and prioritised recommendations for senior leaders.
* Proven ability to design fit‐for‐purpose operating models, structures, governance and implementation sequencing, with a practical, systems‐based lens.
* Track record of building enduring client capability—leaving behind decision tools, templates, frameworks and implementation plans that are owned and reused by clients.

Highly Regarded

* Significant public‐sector experience (Commonwealth and/or State), with confidence operating in high‐governance, approval‐driven environments and facilitating executive‐level design and decision forums.
* Experience connecting future‐of‐work and AI‐enabled workforce considerations to workforce strategy, capability uplift, job redesign and productivity objectives.

About Synergy Group

At Synergy Group, we're challengers, collaborators, and problem‐solvers. Our culture is built on curiosity, creativity, integrity, and a belief in potential.

We partner closely with clients to shape solutions that tackle Australia's most complex challenges — and we attract people who want their work to matter. You'll join a team that values trust, growth, and meaningful impact.

Who Thrives Here

* Critical thinking and structured problem‐solving
* Curiosity, learning agility, and a growth mindset
* A can‐do attitude and resilience
* Adaptability in fast‐moving environments
* Confidence to lead, with the awareness to step back when needed
* Strong relationship‐building skills and integrity
* Clear and concise communication
* Comfort working with technology and data (expertise not required)

How to Apply

If you're someone who loves solving complex problems, values growth, and wants to contribute to a dynamic, purpose‐driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Documents: Cover Letter (max 1 page) and CV

Contact: Kate Hillman via recruitment@synergygroup.net.au.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Work Rights and Police Check prior to appointment.

Synergy Group is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you need adjustments or support during the application process, please reach out to our recruitment team.

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