Work type: Full-time
Location: Flexible
Categories: Human / People Services
- Flexible Burwood or Geelong location, plus Work From Home
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 8 - $105,612 - $120,918 + 17% Superannuation
Founded in 1974, Deakin is a public university in Victoria with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and the online Cloud Campus. We are a progressive and open-minded university, with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities. At Deakin, we recognise that our leaders have the greatest impact on our organisational culture, and we are investing in our internal capacity to support leaders at all levels. The People and Culture function is seeking to grow the recently established Leadership Development team by appointing a Consultant, Leadership Development (including Graduate Program). The Leadership Development team is part of the broader Change, Culture, Leadership and Organisational Development Team.
You will be arriving at Deakin at a transformational time; with the support of the Vice-Chancellor, Deakin is delivering on its significant commitment to leadership development. This is a rare opportunity for a proven practitioner in the capability development space to help develop leader capability and capacity. Working in a team, the Consultant supports the achievement of Deakin’s strategic priorities through the delivery of impactful leadership development programs. In partnership with key internal and external stakeholders, the Consultant will design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate University-wide leadership development programs – including an engaging and impactful Graduate Program for Deakin.
You will have the opportunity to lead the establishment of leadership programs, spanning the breadth of Graduates, Professional, Academic, and Senior leaders. This role will closely collaborate with the Senior Manager Leadership Development to operationalise strategies and frameworks for leadership effectiveness within a complex organisation. While the Senior Manager Leadership Development will provide guidance and support, you will have autonomy in this position to use your experience, knowledge, and skills to determine how you will partner with stakeholders, vendors, and the Senior Consultants (Leadership Development team) to bring the ambitious program of work to life.
Your key responsibilities will include the need to:
- Partner with key stakeholders to design and deliver high-quality leadership programs and workshops that build leadership capability, enhance strategic alignment, and improve workplace cultures. Leverage research and knowledge of the principles, theory and practice of adult learning and leadership development.
- Partner with key stakeholders to scope, design and deliver an engaging and impactful Graduate Program (including Graduate Development Program) for Deakin.
- Curate content to develop toolkits, guides, and self-service resources that support aspiring leaders and leaders at all levels.
- Manage and coordinate learning cohorts through leadership programs.
- Continuously improve participant experiences by taking an evidence-based approach to evaluation of program design and delivery.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A combination of relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably at post graduate level, and demonstrated experience in a leadership development or OD/ L&D role in large and complex organisation or management and leadership consulting
- Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of a Graduate Program and Graduate Development Program is desirable
- Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of leadership development programs that span aspiring to mid-tier leadership
- Demonstrated strong understanding of contemporary Leadership and OD concepts and strategies and the capacity to adapt and implement and apply these for the benefit of an organisation
- Demonstrated understanding of the application of adult learning theory and principles of blended learning programs, and the ability to work with audiences from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated influencing, advocacy and facilitation skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously, operating within broad objectives and providing advice and assistance to leaders at all levels
- Ability to work with ambiguity on multiple projects, managing multiple relationships and deliver to tight time frames.
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role.
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Sahithi Piyasena, Senior Manager, Leadership Development via sahithi.piyasena@deakin.edu.au
Applications for this position close on Sunday 4 June 2023.
Successful applicants will need to comply with vaccination mandates imposed by the relevant state/territory government. Applicants who attend third-party sites to undertake University activities will also be required to comply with any other directions or requirements in place at the third-party location.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised: 17 May 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
