Senior Director, Organisational Development

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A (PN P23771)

Salary: $172,246 (Plus 12.5% Super)

Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT

Section: People & Culture

Closing Date: 15 March 2026

What Can We Offer You

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop.

Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)

About The Role The Organisational Development unit is a specialist function within People and Culture, providing a strategic, organisation‑wide approach to leadership capability, wellbeing and culture across Canberra Health Services. The unit partners with leaders to embed contemporary, human‑centred organisational development practices aligned to CHS values of being reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

As Senior Director, Organisational Development, you will provide senior leadership and strategic direction across leadership development, organisational wellbeing and engagement. You will lead the design and implementation of an integrated leadership and management strategy, positioning contemporary leadership practice as a key driver of workforce wellbeing, performance and sustainable organisational improvement, while working closely with Executives, senior leaders and Ministers.

You will drive modern organisational development and change approaches, oversee key system‑wide programs including performance management, culture surveys, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and recognition, and provide high‑level advice on leadership and culture matters.

The role leads a specialist team delivering organisational programs and consultancy services, requiring strong emotional intelligence, a coaching‑led leadership style, sound judgement and the ability to influence in complex environments. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with demonstrated engagement in contemporary organisational development or leadership practice, are essential.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Before Commencement

Undergo a pre‑employment National Police Check.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy, as a Category B role.

To Apply Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Company Overview Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub‑acute, primary, and community‑based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision Creating exceptional health care together.

Our Role To be a health service that is trusted by our community.

Our Values Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrew White at CHSPeople-Culture@act.gov.au.

Job Category General/Administrative

Salary Range 172,246.00

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