Forensicare

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Senior Culture & Organisational Development Lead

Location
Fairfield, VIC, AU
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Last seen
Aug 7, 2026

About the role

Senior Culture & Organisation Development Lead Role Details • Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time Ongoing • Pay Grade: HS7 $122,106 plus Super and Benefits ◦ New EBA uplift will apply when implemented • Location: Thomas Embling Hospital • Reports to: Head of Culture, Communications and Organisational Development About the Organisation Forensicare (Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health) is Victoria’s specialist provider of forensic mental health services. We deliver recovery-focused programs supporting people with serious mental illness across secure, inpatient and community settings. About the Role As the Senior Culture & Organisation Development Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping organisational culture, driving strategic change, and building workforce capability across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Culture, Communications and Organisational Development, you will lead enterprise-wide initiatives spanning leadership development, organisational design, diversity and inclusion, and change management. This is a highly influential role partnering with senior leaders to deliver evidence-based programs that strengthen culture, engagement, and organisational performance. Key Responsibilities • Lead strategic culture and change initiatives aligned to organisational reform • Design and deliver leadership and capability development programs • Translate strategy into practical development pathways and frameworks • Provide expert advice on organisational development and design • Drive change management programs to build readiness and engagement • Embed diversity, equity, inclusion and wellbeing into practices • Enhance employee experience through insights, surveys and feedback • Lead, coach and develop a small team • Contribute to continuous improvement and organisational transformation About You You are a senior OD professional with strong experience influencing at executive level and leading large-scale change. You will bring: • Experience delivering leadership, capability and change programs • Strong organisational development and culture expertise • Proven success leading complex transformation initiatives • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills • Experience with change methodologies (e.g. Prosci, BCM) • Strong project management and delivery capability • Commitment to diversity, inclusion and contemporary workforce practices Why Join • Lead meaningful change in a purpose-driven organisation • Influence culture and workforce strategy at scale • Work in a values-driven, inclusive environment • Competitive public sector benefits and flexibility Apply Now If you’re passionate about shaping culture, driving change, and building high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you. To access a detailed position description, please click LINK TO POSITION DESCRIPTION. *Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated. Eligibility • Influenza and Immunisation Evidence • This position is subject to a Police Check Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPONSIVENESS, INTEGRITY, IMPARTIALITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.