Organisational Development and Workforce Specialist

Who we are?
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?
The Organisational Development and Workforce Specialist plays a crucial role in implementing the New University Strategic Workforce Plan. This marks an exciting new chapter for Torrens University Australia, as we focus on growth, personalisation, and quality. Over the next six months, we aim to refresh our workforce plan to prepare for future success, considering evolving workforce dynamics and needs.

This role will primarily support workforce planning activities related to our academic teaching and research plans. The specialist will act as a key liaison, working with stakeholders from finance, data, and senior leadership. They will review and interpret data to identify risks and recommend workforce strategies for attraction, development, and retention. Additionally, this person will support general organisational development activities, including job design, organisational structure, change management, and employee engagement. They will also play a vital role in upskilling and supporting the HR Business Partner function, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and best practices.

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This is a 6 month fixed term contract with a location preference is Sydney or Adelaide; however, for the right candidate, we are open to any of our other campuses – Melbourne, or Brisbane.

Accountabilities:
Develop and implement strategic workforce planning frameworks, including interpretation and analysis of workforce analytics, capability assessments, succession planning, and scenario modelling. Provide insights to inform talent strategies and business planning. Lead or participate in workforce planning summits and conversations.
Prepare and deliver workforce planning reports, work with Senior leaders and HRBPs to interpret HR, finance and business data to identify workforce trends, gaps, and opportunities for intervention. Provide recommendations that support long-term business objectives.
Support organisational design efforts, including structural analysis, role clarity, and job design enhancements to ensure efficient and effective teams and organisations
Design and implement job design/architecture frameworks, ensuring job roles align with business strategy and career progression pathways.
Develop and execute change management strategies and plans, equipping business leaders with frameworks and tools to manage change effectively across the organisation.

Ideal candidate needs to be highly detailed, confident in their writing skills, and reports, superior in interpreting data and able to manage and lead complex discussions to form decisions.

Criteria:
Tertiary qualification in HR, OD, Business, Education or similar (or equivalent experience)
5 years or more experience in Organisational Development/workforce planning
Experience autonomously coordinating and rolling out projects, including change management
Experience in the analysis of complex organisation data and application of data to make data informed HR decisions
Strong general coordination/administration experience and project management skills
Experience working with performance management systems

Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, ****** orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.


What we offer
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:
Join an Australian Company: Be part of an organization owned by Strategic Education Inc, listed on NASDAQ.
Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely and from a campus near you.
Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact meaghan.massie
@torrens.edu.au
for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.


To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit
https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog
.

We’d love to hear from you.


Applications close: 11th May 2025
Job Reference: R27074
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at
yourcareer@torrens.edu.au

About Us

As the country’s newest and fastest-
growing university, Torrens
University Australia brings a fresh
approach to higher education.
Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business.

We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, ****** orientation and gender identification.
https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us