Senior Organisational Development Partner (12 month contract)
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- Jul 30, 2025 Post Date
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- APR1766 Requisition #
The role
The Senior Organisational Development (OD) Partner (12 month contract opportunity) works closely with executives and key stakeholders to develop enterprise-wide people and culture programs that address both current and future organisational requirements. Responsibilities include designing and implementing comprehensive OD initiatives that support APRA’s corporate objectives and advance APRA’s desired culture and workforce.
The team
The Chief of Staff and Enterprise Services (ChES) division of APRA is integral to the organisation, ensuring strategic alignment, effective communication, and robust governance. The Learning & Organisational Development team is part of the broader People & Culture (P&C) team and focuses on developing strategies that enhance the employee experience, from compensation to leadership, engagement, inclusion, capability development and performance.
Key responsibilities
Partner with executive management and key stakeholders to develop comprehensive people and culture initiatives at the enterprise level.
Design and implement organisational development (OD) programs that address APRA’s diverse needs while proactively anticipating future workforce requirements aligned to strategic objectives.
Embed effective talent management practices across all levels.
Drive cultural transformation initiatives to support organisational growth and employee engagement.
Collaborate with stakeholders to create and deliver targeted initiatives that promote continuous development and engagement of teams and individuals.
Oversee the design, delivery, analysis of employee surveys, providing actionable insights; and
Ensure all organisational development solutions are aligned with APRA’s strategic direction, reinforce APRA’s values, and contribute to achieving the corporate plan.
About you
Extensive experience in the design, delivery and measurement of organisational development initiatives, including experience in cultural transformation, performance frameworks and contemporary talent management strategy and practice.
Proven record of coaching and influencing senior leaders and teams.
Expertise in behavioural facilitation, consulting, and performance coaching.
Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced use of organisational and individual diagnostic tools.
Ability to analyse data for informed decision-making.
Project and change management proficiency.
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance.
About APRA
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia’s financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.
At APRA we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.
APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment.
APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status.
To apply, please visit our Careers Page at www.apra.gov.au. For further information or assistance, please email talent@apra.gov.au. Please do not apply to this email address.