Program Manager, Organisational Development in Sydney

At UTS, we're committed to developing a thriving, future-ready workforce that enables the success of our students, staff and communities. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager, Organisational Development to lead a significant university-wide initiative focused on embedding the UTS Leadership Academy and Capability Framework across faculties and divisions. This is an exciting opportunity to drive enterprise-wide change, influence senior stakeholders, and shape how leadership and capability development is embedded across the University.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Learning and Organisational Development, you will provide expert program and project management leadership to deliver a complex strategic program. You will be responsible for end-to-end program planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, reporting, change management and successful delivery of outcomes. Working with senior leaders, organisational development specialists, project support staff and external partners, you will lead multiple concurrent workstreams and ensure the successful implementation and adoption of the UTS Leadership Academy and Capability Framework across the University.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience leading complex programs, projects or strategic initiatives within large and complex organisations.
• Strong program and project management expertise, including governance, risk management, integrated planning and benefits realisation.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-wide change and adoption initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior executives and leaders.
• Strong written communication skills, including preparation of governance papers, executive briefings and decision-making materials.
• Experience establishing and managing governance frameworks, steering committees and reporting processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants and external vendors to deliver outcomes.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities and complex organisational environments.
• Relevant qualifications in program or project management, change management, human resources, business or a related discipline.
• Project or program management certification will be highly regarded.

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. This position is offered on a full-time fixed-term basis for up to two years. The role is based at the UTS Broadway campus and offers hybrid working arrangements in line with University policy and operational requirements. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

Accessibility

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UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community. UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants to include a statement on career breaks or relative to opportunity where relevant. UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.