Organisational Design And Change Specialist

Can be based out of Bunbury, Esperance, Albany or West Perth, fantastic role that contributes to the organisational change and workforce performance

About Southern Ports
Southern Ports manages the three gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance, and facilitates trade through the commercial management of efficient, safe, sustainable, and customer-focused ports. Our three regional ports play a vital role in connecting Western Australia with world markets. It is our belief that strong regional ports lead to strong regions, and that results in economic and social benefits for the communities across the regions we serve. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting our teams and building a diverse and capable workforce that is geared to meet the current and future needs of our customers and the sustainability of our ports.
Our Vision: Strong Regional Ports, strong regions.
About the role
Reporting to the Group Manager, Organisational Development and Change the Organisational Design and Change Specialist is accountable for supporting the delivery of strategic outcomes that enhance workforce performance and capability and organisational culture.
The Organisational Design and Change Specialist is responsible for conducting structural reviews, designing organisational structures and positions descriptions and coordinating change management programs and projects to support structural change and cultural transformation.
The successful applicant will be required to work with internal stakeholders at each of the Southern Ports locations so flexibility to travel is required. The successful applicant can be located at any of the 3 regional ports or in our West Perth office. The likelihood of travel will be once a month to all 3 sites.
Key Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise in Organisational and Job Design to ensure that that Southern Ports’ organisational structure is fit for purpose.
• Conducts structural review projects, designs organisational structures and prepares position descriptions to meet organisational requirements.
• Coordinates change management programs, projects and initiatives to support structural change and cultural transformation.
• Independently manages work projects applying contemporary project management principles.
• Provides advice and support to the Executive and senior leaders across Southern Ports in relation to Organisational and Job Design and Change Management.
• Contributes collaboratively as a member of the Organisational Development and Change team and partners with other People and Sustainability teams.

Experience and Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or another relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in Organisational Design and Change management in to medium to large size organisation
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Knowledge of contemporary Organisational Design and Change management principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively as the member of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to engage and influence clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills and proven ability to apply these skills when coordinating change management activities
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

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Requirements
To be eligible for this 2-year fixed term full-time role, applicants must provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
The successful applicant must have a current WA driver’s licence, be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Access Card and undergo a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Southern Ports is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference or disability. We encourage applications from all culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians. Southern Ports is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and impartial workplace with equal opportunities for all employees.
Applications close 1nd March 2024. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period. Please contact Marianna Gyulambaryan on recruitment@southernports.com.au for a position description or further information.