About the role

Sydney Water is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Organisational Development Manager to join our Employee Experience team. You will be responsible for leading the design, integration and delivery of a cohesive organisational development portfolio that lifts culture, leadership, performance and talent outcomes, aligned to business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and unify Sydney Water’s cultural framework by overseeing the development of a cohesive set of cultural pillars, values and behaviours aligned to Sydney Water’s strategy.
• Define fit-for-purpose frameworks across culture, leadership, performance, talent and employee listening.
• Develop and implement Sydney Water’s leadership capability strategy, including identification of capability requirements in line with the strategic workforce plan, and the development of programs to build and retain capability in the short, medium and long term.
• Develop and implement Sydney Water’s employee listening strategy to ensure feedback is captured throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Lead the redesign and stewardship of enterprise talent and succession frameworks that identify, develop and mobilise both leadership and critical talent, ensuring alignment with job architecture and the strategic workforce plan.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Organisational Development practitioners to deliver the portfolio plan, fostering collaboration across the People and Culture team.

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in Organisational Development including leadership of culture, leadership capability, performance, talent and employee listening.
• Proven success leading enterprise-wide transformation programs in large, complex, matrixed organisations.
• Strong portfolio/program delivery experience in organisational development including technology and process improvement.
• Significant experience leading teams to uplift capability and transform delivery in change-resistant, complex environments.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to produce executive-level insights in a concise and effective manner.

Educational Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications on Human Resources, Organisational Psychology or similar.
• Tool-specific qualifications e.g. Hogan, Human Synergistics or similar is desirable.
• Change management qualifications e.g. PROSCI accreditation is desirable.

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. For any additional questions please reach out to connor.may@sydneywater.com.au – Application closing date is Monday 18th May

Why join us? 

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities.

At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits. 

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

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