Organisational Development Consultant

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$119,069 to $134,108 pa (HEW 8) + 17% Superannuation (HEW8)

Ongoing, Full Time, Joondalup Campus location

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

People and Culture
Joondalup campus
$119,069 to $134,108 pa (HEW 8)
Ongoing, Full Time

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

People and Culture

People and Culture is the service centre dedicated to empowering the talent and potential of our people. We champion the experience of every employee and work to maintain our thriving work culture and excellent reputation in the higher education sector.

About the Opportunity

Shape the future of work at ECU.
At ECU, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing workplace where people thrive. We are seeking an experienced Organisational Development Consultant to join our People & Culture team and play a pivotal role in building capability, driving engagement, and enabling organisational success.

About the Role

As an Organisational Development Consultant at ECU, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering strategies that empower our people and strengthen our organisational capability.

In this role, you will:
Develop innovative capability frameworks and design performance and career development processes that help our workforce thrive. Lead remuneration benchmarking to ensure fairness and competitiveness. Drive employee engagement initiatives , including survey design, implementation, and analysis—turning insights into actionable strategies that make a real difference.

Collaboration is key. You’ll partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to create tailored solutions that align with ECU’s strategic priorities. Your expertise in facilitation, change enablement, and data-driven decision-making will help us deliver practical, impactful outcomes that shape the future of ECU.

About you

We’re seeking a strategic thinker and trusted advisor who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about driving cultural and organisational change. You combine strong analytical capability with exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling you to influence, facilitate, and deliver solutions that matter.

You’ll bring:
A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, or a related discipline—or equivalent experience. Proven experience in organisational development, capability design, performance management, and engagement strategies. Expertise in remuneration benchmarking and market analysis. Strong facilitation, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to interpret data and provide evidence-based recommendations. Experience navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

This is your opportunity to influence organisational culture, shape strategic initiatives, and make a lasting impact.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please c ontact Adrienne Viney, Associate Director People Strategy & Organisational Development a.viney@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure
Applications close Friday 23 January 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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