Manager Organisational Development (527368)

Department of Health
People & Culture
P&C; - Culture, Talent & Bness Partnering

Applications must be submitted by Monday 14 September, 2026 11:55 PM

Monday 14 September, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 8

$144,169 to $153,844 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Make a statewide impact in this senior leadership role, shaping organisational culture, developing leaders and driving transformational change across Tasmania's public health system. Join a collaborative People and Performance team and help create an workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

The Team

The Manager Organisational Development is part of the People and Performance team within People and Culture. The role is responsible for leading the design, delivery and continuous improvement of organisational development strategies, programs and initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness and organisational culture, creating an environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to perform at their best.

The People and Performance team comprises Business Partnering and Organisational Development functions that work collaboratively to deliver integrated people solutions, build organisational capability and foster a culture that enables the achievement of the Department's strategic priorities.

The Role

The Manager Organisational Development provides strategic leadership for the Department's organisational development agenda, driving initiatives that strengthen culture, leadership, workforce capability,



employee experience and organisational effectiveness. The role leads the development and delivery of enterprise-wide strategies, frameworks and programs that build a high-performing, inclusive and future-ready workforce, enabling the achievement of the Department's strategic priorities.

Working in partnership with People and Performance Business Partners, senior leaders and key stakeholders, the Manager Organisational Development provides expert advice and consultancy on organisational culture, leadership and organisational development, talent management, workforce capability and change. The role is responsible for embedding contemporary organisational development practices across the Department, ensuring initiatives are evidence-based, outcomes-focused and sustainable, and fostering the capability and culture required to support ongoing transformation and organisational success.

As the leader of the Organisational Development function, the role oversees the design, implementation and evaluation of frameworks and initiatives spanning culture, diversity, equity and inclusion, wellbeing, leadership and talent development, organisational change and ensuring organisational development efforts are aligned to business needs and deliver measurable impact.

You will need

- Demonstrated experience leading the development,



implementation and evaluation of organisation-wide organisational development strategies, frameworks and initiatives (e.g. culture, leadership, DEI and wellbeing). Proven ability to apply contemporary, evidence-based practice to improve organisational performance.
- Highly developed leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams, foster collaboration, build capability and drive a positive workplace culture. Proven experience managing people, financial and operational resources to achieve organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading complex organisational change initiatives, including the development and application of change management frameworks, methodologies and interventions. Proven ability to influence, support and guide leaders through change, navigate ambiguity and deliver sustainable organisational outcomes.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Detail

📌 Manager Organisational Development (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Hobart