Organisational Design Lead

Overview:

• Full-time, 12-month fixed term secondment position.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to advise, develop/ design optimal workforce designs.
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

The Organisational Design Lead focuses on working closely with key stakeholders to advise, develop/ design optimal workforce designs with focus on organisational structures which have longevity and are built on sound principles e.g. considerations for span, layers, capabilities, levels, business context and process / technology improvements.

The Organisational Design Lead will work closely with the Director, People Partnering and Executive Director, Service Excellence to support and implement People-based outcomes in support of university-wide initiatives. The role will also facilitate the implementation of full change cycle from impact assessments, through to implementing new ways of working as required.

A key focus is to ensure the right support is provided to People Partners by working collaboratively with them to drive consistency in how the university approaches workforce design, balancing risk management with pragmatic recommendations.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Demonstrable experience as an organisational design specialist or a strong generalist HR practitioner with an understanding of organisational design  
• Commercial acumen in decision making and advice, supported by a demonstrated record of success in providing a high level of advice and support at an executive level. 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to convert complex information into understandable and simplified yet comprehensive themes. 
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively to foster deep, trust-based relationships and effectively share information.  
• Strong analytical skills and the courage and ability to constructively challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a People/HR organisation or team and with a varied group of stakeholders across a complex University landscape.
   

About the Portfolio

The People function sits in the Operations Portfolio and is comprised of a team of strategic HR professionals who provide outstanding, client focused, proactive and effective solutions and services for all RMIT employees. 

Our success is achieved by understanding our business and operating as a business partner to our clients.  We deliver responsive, innovative and practical solutions and services that allow the University to enter the Future of Work.

The People team operates in a manner that supports the RMIT values and achievement of the RMIT Knowledge with Action Strategy.  By providing tailored, quality human resources services and products and ensuring a high level of expert support and advice, the People team will enhance College/Portfolio and Groups ability to meet their business objectives. This in turn will allow the University workforce to better support the current and future student population at the University.

To Apply 

Please reach out to Swati Gupta at swati.gupta3@rmit.edu.au via email addressing ​your interest​ in this position

For further information about this position, have a chat over a coffee or to have a confidential discussion, please see reach out to Swati Gupta directly.

Position Description - Organisational Design Lead

Applications Close:

14 July 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

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