At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives to enhance organisational culture and employee experience.
- Company: Urbis, a multidisciplinary urban consultancy focused on impactful solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible benefits, performance-driven rewards, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team that values innovation and authenticity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while shaping the future of work.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years in organisational development with strong facilitation and project skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Urbis is more than just a consultancy. We are a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, inspiring and creating solutions for our ever‑changing world. We empower our brightest minds with opportunities to push boundaries, collaborate and deliver exceptional, creative solutions for our clients and each other.
If you’re looking to make transformational impact in our cities and communities, we’re keen to meet you. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and create positive impact, while gaining enviable industry experience and broad exposure to the most exciting work.
The Organisational Development (OD) & Culture team helps shape the environment for our people and business to thrive. In this role, you will partner with leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that build capability, strengthen culture and support organisational performance.
You will lead and contribute to initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including performance, engagement, development, change and employee experience. Combining strategic insight with practical delivery, you will help embed people practices that are aligned, effective and responsive to business needs.
This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and wanting to build their client partnering and advisory skills within a supportive team.
Every day is different! You’ll make an impact by:
- Lead Organisational Development Initiatives, including the design and delivery of organisational development and learning programs that enhance effectiveness, capability, and alignment with business strategy.
- Drive Leadership, Performance & Talent Practices, by overseeing performance frameworks, talent reviews, and talent pipelining to build leadership capability and organisational strength.
- Shape Culture & Employee Experience, which includes leading engagement, culture & inclusion, and employee experience initiatives, using insights and data to strengthen engagement and belonging.
- Enable Change & Transformation by providing expert organisational development and change management support to drive transformation, build capability, and embed sustainable outcomes.
- Leverage People Insights, using data and analytics to inform decisions, improve programs, and act as a trusted advisor to leaders on organisational effectiveness.
We look for talented people who are purpose‑driven and thrive in high‑performing, inclusive and collaborative environments. You’ll work across teams to bring out the best in others whilst bringing new thinking and energy.
In addition to yours, we’re keen to connect with you if you bring the following experiences and attributes:
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in leading organisational development, talent, culture, change, or related people disciplines.
- Experience implementing enterprise‑wide organisational development programs and initiatives.
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills.
- A collaborative and growth mindset, to bring out the best in yourself and others while bringing new thinking to Urbis and our clients.
- Passion for purpose‑led work, and driving a positive legacy for our communities, clients and yourself.
- Authenticity to foster respect, trust and advocacy in all your work interactions.
- Confidence and decisiveness to drive high performance for yourself, others and our clients.
- Innovation and creativity when solving complex problems.
- A digitally curious mindset, keen to explore how technology can contribute to our experience and efficiency.
We are passionate about purpose with impact. You’ll join an organisation united by a shared goal: shaping cities and communities for a better future. Your work will help create a positive legacy through innovative and meaningful contributions. You’re encouraged to bring your ideas, be bold and contribute to an environment built on connection, flexibility and authenticity.
We invest in your growth, with inspirational leadership experiences, structured development pathways and the freedom to lead your own way. We empower you to shape your career and your impact.
We believe in flexible benefits, performance‑driven rewards and experiences that support you both professionally and personally—because what matters to you matters to us.
Organisational Development Manager employer: Urbis
At Urbis, we are more than just a consultancy; we are a dynamic urban consultancy dedicated to inspiring change and creating impactful solutions for our cities and communities. Our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, empowering employees to push boundaries and develop their careers through structured growth pathways and flexible benefits. Located in the heart of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, we offer a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference while gaining invaluable industry experience in a supportive environment that values your contributions.
