Senior Manager | Organisation and Workforce Transformation (Defence Sector) | Canberra

Deloitte

  • Canberra, ACT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job Requisition ID: 38128Senior Manager - Organisation and Workforce Transformation (Defence Sector) | CanberraAre you ready to shape the modern work agenda in one of Australia's most vital sectors? Join our leading professional services firm in Canberra, where innovation meets impact. We are seeking a Manager, Organisation and Work Transformation (OWT), to drive transformation in workforce strategy, op model, organisational design, and learning pathways, partnering with Defence and Government clients to create lasting change.
  • Flexible work arrangements - work in a way that meaningfully balances client/your/our needs best
  • World-class learning and leadership programs - lifelong learning is at the core of our business
  • Highly inclusive, diverse, and equitable professional culture - be your best self at work
What will your typical day look like?As a Senior Manager in OWT, you will work at the forefront of workforce and organisational design. You'll collaborate closely with Defence and Government clients to address complex challenges, ensuring their teams are ready for tomorrow's demands. This role combines strategic thinking, innovative problem-solving, and practical implementation to deliver measurable results against the background of contemporary workforce challenges and technology adoption.Key responsibilities:
  • Lead workforce transformation programs, including redesigning roles, structures, and processes.
  • Lead business development activities including opportunity identification, qualification, and bid responses.
  • Partner with Defence and Government stakeholders to align organisational strategies with their mission and priorities.
  • Develop and implement workforce strategies that enhance capability, flexibility, and sustainability.
  • Design and facilitate workshops and sessions with clients to identify challenges and co-create solutions.
  • Provide thought leadership on trends and best practices in organisational design and workforce planning.
  • Mentor and guide high performing consulting teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and operational excellence.
About the TeamOur mission: to make work better for humans and humans better at work. Deloitte Organisation and Work Transformation combines business strategy with people strategy to achieve workforce success. By working closely with our clients in design and delivery, we are able to co-design workforce solutions to specific organisational environments and needs. We empower and upskill teams to radically transform traditional workforce structures and prepare organisations for long term, sustainable growth.Enough about us, let's talk about you.You are a strategic thinker and leader with a passion for transforming organisations and empowering workforces. Your experience in consulting, Defence, Government, or a related sector gives you the insights needed to address complex challenges with confidence.Experience in the following areas is highly regarded:
  • Proven experience in workforce or organisational design, ideally in consulting or Defence/Gov contexts.
  • Strong, supportive, and impactful leadership skills in growing and maintaining a high performance team.
  • Proven business development skills and commercial acumen.
  • Strong project, risk, and financial management experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering measurable results.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Knowledge of the Defence and Government sector is highly desirable.
  • Security clearance is a must (or the ability to obtain one).
Why Deloitte?At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating, and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction - whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they're in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team, and personal commitments.We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of , including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.Next StepsSound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we'd love to hear from you!By applying for this job, you'll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We've designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.By applying for this job, you'll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We've designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.

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