Career Opportunities: Organisational Capability Manager (43785)
Requisition ID43785-Posted -Operations-People and Culture-MCRI-Parkville-Australia-VIC- Job Function (1)
Role Type: Full time ongoing role Salary: $144,745 - $150,595 + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
Join the team as an Organisational Capability Manager and play a key role in shaping the people experience of one of the world's leading child health research organisations. The opportunity: As our Organisational Capability Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the Institute by shaping the capabilities, systems and culture that enable our people to do their best work.
In this highly collaborative role, you will partner closely with researchers, operational teams and the People & Culture team to design practical, inclusive tools and frameworks tailored to the unique realities of a research environment. You will lead initiatives that drive engagement, inclusion, career development and organisational capability—contributing to strategic projects such as our SAGE Athena Swan action plan and the broader people experience agenda.
Your responsibilities include:
* Develop and maintain a capability framework for research and support roles
* Build clear academic and non-academic research career pathways
* Lead the design and implementation of performance, development and promotion frameworks
* Refresh people policies to ensure clarity, inclusion and best practice
* Lead People Experience and SAGE surveys and turn insights into action
* Support initiatives that improve engagement, onboarding and offboarding experiences
* Oversee organisational capability programs and People Leader Essentials
* Support implementation of the SAGE Athena Swan action plan
* Facilitate co-design workshops and present frameworks to diverse audiences.
What we need from you:
* Five plus years' experience in organisational development, workforce planning and talent management
* Demonstrated experience designing and implementing capability/competency models and career pathways/ career development frameworks, ideally in an academic or research setting
* Understanding of research career pathways, non-academic research careers
* Exceptional facilitation, presentation and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting at Executive level
* Strong project management/planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring quality service delivery
* Proven ability to lead and influence across all organisational levels
* Demonstrated experience developing inclusive people policies and programs
* Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
* Opportunity to shape organisational capability and influence culture
* High levels of autonomy and scope to design frameworks, programs and initiatives from the ground up
* Be part of a P&C team that values innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work–life balance (2 days WFH, 3 days onsite)
* Supportive, inclusive culture with a strong commitment to GEDI and the SAGE Athena Swan agenda
Who we are
Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.
We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute. Apply now!
Please apply by submitting:
* Your resume
* A cover letter addressing why you would be a good fit for this role
Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.
We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.
For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at recruitment@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address. Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. No recruitment agencies please. Applications close: 20 February 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight time
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