Careers at UniSC

• People and Culture, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs | UniSC Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term contract until June 2027 (parental leave)

The Opportunity

As our Organisational Development Consultant, you will partner with leaders and teams across the University and within People and Culture to shape and deliver impactful, enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen culture, build capability and support our people at every stage of the employee lifecycle. Working closely with the Associate Director, Culture and Capability, you will help ensure a consistent, values-led approach to learning and organisational development, bringing thoughtful design, practical solutions and a clear line of sight between our people, our strategy and the outcomes we create for students, industry and community.

For more information visit us online: People and Culture

You will

• partner with leaders and teams to understand organisational needs and deliver practical change, organisational design and capability initiatives that strengthen culture and support the University Strategy;
• lead and enhance leadership development programs that are meaningful, values-led and aligned to the outcomes that matter for our students, partners and communities; and
• use technology and data insights to inform priorities and lift program delivery, including leading the Performance and Development Cycle (PageUp) and employee engagement platform (Culture Amp), while building internal capability through communities of practice.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who sees the bigger picture and knows how to turn strategy into meaningful action. You’re energised by shaping culture and capability across the whole employee lifecycle, from engagement and values to performance, development and recognition. You use data and technology thoughtfully, not just to report on what’s happened, but to guide what’s next. You’re confident designing and delivering learning in ways that truly connect, and you take pride in creating processes that make it easier for leaders and teams to do their best work. Most importantly, you build trusted relationships and bring people with you, because you know that when our people thrive, our students and communities do too.

You will possess:

• Demonstrated experience across organisational development, learning and leadership initiatives, with a track record of designing and delivering programs that create measurable impact.
• Proven ability to design, facilitate and evaluate leadership development aligned to strategy, translating priorities into practical outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and consulting skills, with the confidence to influence, facilitate and build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• The ability to gather and interpret data, using insight to shape evidence-based programs and continuous improvement.
• Clear, engaging written communication skills and experience developing high-quality program materials and resources.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate enterprise-wide initiatives with care and attention to detail.
• A sound understanding of policy and governance requirements relevant to organisational development practice.
• Confidence working with technology and systems, including HR information systems, data analytics tools, MS Office and SharePoint.
• Experience in organisational development within a university or tertiary education environment will be highly regarded.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494254_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 29 March 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Fiona Murphy
Associate Director, Culture and Capability
Telephone: 07 5459 4835
Email: fmurphy@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.