Senior Organisational Development Partner (12 month contract)

The role

As Senior Organisational Development (OD) Partner, you will report to the Head of Organisational Development & Learning in a specialist team of four, working closely with four Senior People Partners in our Sydney office. The role is a combination of strategic and operational so you will need to be comfortable pivoting between the two. This is an exciting time to join APRA as we invest further in culture and capability initiatives under the strategic leadership of a new Chief People Officer.

You will partner with Executives, Leaders and Managers 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 our desired culture and workforce, such as reviewing and refreshing the leadership capability framework to shift and embed desired behaviours. Building credibility with executives and leaders quickly will be key to your success in this role to coach them on how to set and monitor performance expectations to drive a coaching and feedback culture.

The team

The Chief of Staff & Enterprise Services (ChES) division of APRA is integral to the organisation, ensuring strategic alignment, effective communication and robust governance. Within this sits our cohesive and collaborative People & Culture (P&C) team of around twenty professionals, who deliver initiatives that are aligned with business strategy across the employee lifecycle.

The Learning & Organisational Development team is part of the broader P&C team and focuses on developing strategies that enhance the employee experience, from compensation to leadership, engagement, inclusion, capability development and performance. Mirroring the composition of the organisation and the P&C team, this 12-month fixed term contract is based in Sydney, with the organisation working in the office minimum 50% of the time.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with executive management and key stakeholders to develop comprehensive people and culture initiatives at the enterprise level;

• Design and implement 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; 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

• Comprehensive experience within financial services, professional services or consulting firms preferable;

• 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; and

• Project and change management proficiency.

To work with us, you must be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

About APRA

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) was established in 1998 as an independent statutory authority that supervises almost 1,200 financial institutions that manage $8.6 trillion in assets for Australians across the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors.

In overseeing the safety, competitiveness and stability of the financial system, we seek to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled professionals, who want to help shape financial services and protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. Our employee base of almost 900 come predominantly from the commercial financial services industry or other government agencies; as such, we have the feel of a small corporate organisation that can work flexibly and with agility.

Why Work for APRA

We recognise the skills, experience and commitment that our staff bring to their professional lives, and we seek to reward them accordingly. We also recognise that for our staff to be able to perform at their best, we need to ensure that they are able to bring their best selves to work. Our commitment to wellbeing is having engaged people supported by resilient leaders within a values-aligned culture.

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. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform at application stage so we can do our best to accommodate your requirements.