Director Workforce Transformation | Org Design Specialist

FutureYou; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian enterprise is seeking a Director, Workforce Transformation. This high-impact role involves leading workforce strategies that drive growth and innovation. Candidates should have extensive experience in organisational design and change leadership, with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders. Benefits include flexible work and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible work

Professional development support

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale workforce or organisational transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in organisational design and workforce strategy.
• Ability to influence and partner with C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of workforce strategies for growth.
• Partner with executives to reshape structures for optimal performance.
• Measure success metrics related to capability and transformation.

Skills

Organisational design

Workforce strategy

Change leadership

Analytical capabilities

Project management

Job description

Overview

Client: Our client is a leading Australian enterprise seeking a Director, Workforce Transformation on a contract basis to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide workforce strategies that enable growth, innovation, and adaptability.

This is a high-impact leadership role working within a forward-thinking People & Culture team, reporting to the Senior Director, People Transformation. The successful candidate will partner with senior executives to drive workforce efficiencies, implement fit-for-purpose organisational structures, and uplift workforce capability, ensuring the business is ready to thrive in an AI-enabled, digital-first world.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Workforce Transformation: Design and deliver holistic workforce strategies to support long-term business growth and digital transformation.
• Drive Organisational Design & Operating Models: Partner with executives to reshape structures and operating models for optimal performance.
• Champion Strategic Workforce Planning: Align talent and capability needs with future business objectives.
• Enable Leadership & Capability Development: Mentor, coach, and uplift consulting and change capability within the People & Culture function.
• Stakeholder Influence: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, acting as a key advisor and change enabler.
• Future-Fit Capability Building: Identify emerging skills, integrate AI and digital solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Measure Impact: Define and track success metrics related to capability, efficiency, and transformation outcomes.

The successful candidate

• Proven experience leading large-scale workforce or organisational transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in organisational design, workforce strategy, and change leadership.
• Executive presence and ability to influence and partner with C-suite stakeholders.
• Passion for enabling people and performance through data, AI, and technology-driven approaches.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Experience uplifting internal consulting skills and building team capability.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity with confidence.

Benefits

• Be part of an iconic, future-focused Australian organisation.
• Play a key role in delivering a bold transformation agenda that’s shaping the future of work.
• Collaborate with passionate, values-led professionals in a high-performing team.
• Enjoy flexible work, professional development support, and an inclusive culture.

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