Head of Organisation Development
About ANSTO
ANSTO leverages great science and technology to deliver benefits for people and outcomes aligned to national priorities. They have a diverse range of capabilities including advanced manufacturing, science and research, engineering and delivery of strategic advice to Government. Their work improves human health, saves lives, helps build our industries, protects the environment and supports national security.
ANSTO is the leading supplier of nuclear medicine in Australia for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, particularly cancer. ANSTO also partners with scientists, academia, industry and Government leveraging its landmark infrastructure for research and solutions to provide real-world benefits.
About the Role
This Head of Organisational Development (OD) focuses on improving and optimising ANSTO’s effectiveness through strategic improvements to people, systems and processes. Reporting into the Director People, Strategy & Performance (CPO) the role leads a small team delivering proactive OD initiatives aligned to ANSTO’s strategic objectives. The Head of OD will provide thought leadership on people, culture and organisation dynamics, working closely with the People, Performance and Capability team, WHS, the Executive Team and ANSTO’s leaders. This is a key role to help build the future of ANSTO.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute OD strategies aligned with the ANSTO People & Culture strategy to drive organisational growth and effectiveness.
- Lead cultural transformation initiatives, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving work environment.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring OD initiatives are aligned, innovative, and support continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement ANSTO’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy whilst supporting and guiding established and new staff networks.
- Facilitate the employee engagement and experience program, including surveys and assessments, providing insights and targeted interventions and governance for the organisation wide action plans.
- Partner with key organisation stakeholders to ensure consistent and timely roll-out of OD initiatives, including effective communication and change management.
- Lead proactive strategies to ensure ANSTO has an effective psychosocial risk management process that is both people centric and addresses legislative compliance.
- Develop and implement frameworks, policies, processes and practices in relation to ANSTO’s OD related matters.
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About You
You will have experience in shifting the dial on internal capability, leadership development, employee experience and diversity and inclusion.
You are a strategic and creative thinker with excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills to drive innovative solutions to complex challenges.
A strong communicator, you have the ability to build collaborative, effective and authentic relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, internally and externally to ANSTO.
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with human resource teams.
Previous leadership roles in OD within complex organisations, with experience engaging with diverse workforces and implementing value-add OD initiatives is a must, in addition to tertiary qualifications in organisational development, psychology or Human Resources.
Culture and Benefits at ANSTO
ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do and enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians. ANSTO embraces the diversity of its people and continually strives to be driven by its values.
We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:
- Training, development and mentoring opportunities
- Performance based salary increases
- Generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions such as hybrid working
About Applying
All applications for this role must be submitted through The Next Step's advertisement on Seek by clicking on this link. Do not apply via the ANSTO website.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers and those with disability.
For a confidential discussion about your application, contact Caroline Diek cdiek@thenextstep.com.au
To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024 at 11:59pm
All applicants must be Australian citizens.
In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.