Manager Organisation Development

About Brightwater

At Brightwater, we believe everyone has potential and no one is beyond care. We support people of all ages to live a better quality of life. With a track record dating back to 1901, care is at our core.

We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using our experience and understanding to provide the support they need. We are building connected, thriving communities where people feel they belong, and we're ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington's disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Manager Organisational Development to join our People and Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and people-focused leader who is passionate about shaping organisational culture, building leadership capability and driving meaningful change across the organisation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on our people, teams and organisational success.

Reporting to the General Manager People and Culture - Operations, you will lead Brightwater's Organisational Development function, designing, implementing and evaluating organisational development strategies that support our strategic priorities. You will translate business objectives into practical and impactful initiatives across leadership development, culture, talent management, learning and development, and organisational change, helping to create an engaged, capable and future-ready workforce.

Why Join Brightwater

• Be part of a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation making a real difference in pursuing the dignity of independence.
• Join a fun and collaborative team environment with a supportive leadership team.
• Brightwater promotes an inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation and growth.
• Enjoy ongoing professional and career development opportunities.
• Access salary packaging of up to $18,550 annually on living expenses, helping you pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Access BrightwaterPlus, providing discounts at more than 370 retailers, including health insurance providers.
• Access a large network of gyms, fitness studios and pool facilities through MyFitnessPassport.
• Flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance.
• 24/7 expert medical and mental health support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Brightwater's Employee Referral Scheme.
• Paid parental leave and a return-to-work bonus.

What you’ll bring  

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Organisational Development, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience leading organisational development initiatives within a large or complex organisation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing organisational development, leadership, talent and capability strategies.
• Ability to use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and evaluate outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Contemporary knowledge of learning and development practices, including digital learning solutions.
• An understanding of emerging technologies, including the responsible application of AI in the workplace.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive and ethical practice, and to Brightwater's mission, vision and values.
• A recent and satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the last 12 months.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current and valid driver's licence.

Talk to us

If you are passionate about organisational development, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application by clicking Apply.

For further information, please refer to the attached position description. If you have any questions, please contact Zach Ooi, Talent Acquisition Specialist, via [email protected].

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