Organisational Design Consultant

General Information

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Name Organisational Design Consultant Site / Location Melbourne Support Centre Ref # 12376223 Entity Australia Post Opening Date 30-Sep-2025 Suburb Richmond Work Type Fixed Term Full Time Length of Assignment 12 months

Description & Requirements

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Help us deliver a better tomorrow

Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride. 

About The Opportunity

Join our Organisational Design team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, helping to shape transformation and strategic growth across the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how we structure and operate, ensuring the organisation is agile, efficient, and ready for future success. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, partnering with leaders and People & Culture experts.

This role is currently advertised in Melbourne VIC however we are also open to applications from Sydney NSW and Brisbane QLD.

What you’ll deliver with us 

As an Organisational Design Consultant, you’ll own and deliver key projects that optimise organisational structures and processes to meet strategic goals. Success means enabling leaders and teams to work smarter and more effectively through tailored design solutions. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders across all levels, driving change and transformation that makes a real difference.

You’Ll Also

• Lead and support the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose organisational structures aligned with strategic priorities and the Australia Post strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders and People & Culture Business Partners to deliver operating model transformations.
• Contribute to cost optimisation and workforce planning through effective organisational design and financial input.
• Project manage change initiatives through timely and coordinated execution. Including fostering strong relationships with People & Culture centre of excellence teams required to execute on organisational change.
• Apply continuous improvement to design practices, identifying ways to enhance impact and delivery.

About You

You’re a collaborative and strategic thinker who builds trust easily and enjoys solving complex problems. You use data and insights to guide decisions and influence organisational design and change. You’re comfortable getting into the detail and contributing to delivery, not just strategy. With a strong background in business partnering or similar roles, you’re ready to specialise in organisational design and help shape our future workforce.

You’Ll Also Need

• Proven experience in organisational design within large, complex organisations, delivering structural and operating model changes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of partnering effectively with senior leaders and People & Culture teams.
• Solid understanding of contemporary organisational design principles, change management methodologies, and workforce planning.
• Strong data literacy and excellent written communication skills, capable of producing clear, compelling design documentation.

How we’ll deliver for you

• Hybrid work model (between the office, travel to relevant work sites and being based at home)
• Be part of a collaborative as well as autonomous work environment
• We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together.

We’Re Delivering Together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au.

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