Organisational Development Consultant

Organisational Development Consultant - Sydney Build a future you believe in, with us… When you join us at Tonkin, you become part of a team who thrive on delivering exceptional outcomes that put people and our community first. Founded in 1955, Tonkin is on a strong, sustained growth journey, with a creative and progressive national team working at nine offices across Australia. Proudly employee‑owned, we provide imaginative and dependable engineering, environment, urban development and construction solutions to our clients in the public and private sectors. With expertise that is characterised by diversity and industry excellence, Tonkin prides itself on being a national leader in the markets of water, waste, transport, natural resources management, buildings, public works and land development. At Tonkin, we care deeply about our people, our communities and the world we work in. We’re committed to building capability, fostering growth, and supporting our teams to thrive. As we continue to strengthen our People, Talent and Culture function, we’re seeking an experienced Organisational Development Consultant to join our Workforce Capability team. About the Role As a professional in the organisation development space, you will join our Sydney team of around 40 professionals, based in our CBD office – just a 2‑minute stroll from the Sydney Metro Gadigal Station and well‑connected by multiple transport options. Reporting to the Workforce Capability Lead, this role plays a key part in developing capability across the organisation (with a particular focus on the east coast region). You will work closely with leaders and teams to understand workforce needs, analyse data, design and facilitate workshops, and provide practical, evidence‑based advice that helps build a high‑performing and engaged workforce. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role suited to someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, applying organisational psychology and adult learning principles, and shaping meaningful development experiences that deliver lasting impact. What You’ll Be Doing Analysing workforce data (including staff and client surveys) and translating insights into practical actions. Planning and facilitating workshops (both in‑person and virtual) from scoping outcomes to delivering engaging sessions. Building strong, trusted relationships across the business and providing clear, practical guidance. Supporting the design, delivery and evaluation of graduate, leadership and development programmes. Producing high‑quality deliverables including reports, presentations and workshop materials. Identifying opportunities to enhance existing programmes based on feedback and evidence. Bringing current research and principles of adult learning, capability development and organisational psychology into our work. Contributing to initiatives that strengthen collaboration, cohesion and performance across Tonkin. About You You’ll be someone who brings curiosity, initiative and strong analytical capability – paired with an ability to build rapport and work with people at all levels. You enjoy solving problems, facilitating discussions and designing experiences that help people grow. We’re looking for someone with: A tertiary qualification in psychology, human resources, organisational development or similar. 5–10 years’ experience in an organisational development, learning and development, or similar role. Experience in data analytics, including content analysis and inferential statistics. A track record of building trusted stakeholder relationships and providing sound, practical advice. Demonstrated experience delivering workshops and development programmes end‑to‑end. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, high‑quality materials. An interest in emerging capability areas such as AI literacy, sustainability and critical thinking. Why Tonkin? At Tonkin, we know people perform at their best when they enjoy coming to work. You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that encourages fresh ideas, continuous learning and professional growth. We create an environment where people are empowered to make an impact and supported to be at their best. Good people. Challenging projects. Caring environment. That’s Tonkin. For this role, you must have the right to live and work permanently in this location. Tonkin will only consider applications submitted directly by candidates. We will not accept or consider any applications from recruiters or recruitment agencies for this position unless requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr