Organisational Capability Manager

Organisational Capability Manager Join to apply for the Organisational Capability Manager role at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). Salary: Competitive salary + superannuation + salary packaging benefits. Join the team as an Organisational Capability Manager and play a key role in shaping the people experience of one of the world’s leading child health research organisations. The Opportunity As our Organisational Capability Manager, you will play a pivotal role enabling our researchers to grow and succeed at every stage of their careers. You will help shape the systems, capability frameworks and culture that allow our people, particularly our research community, to do their best work and progress with confidence. Working closely with researchers, operational teams and the People & Culture team to design practical, inclusive tools and frameworks tailored to the unique realities of a research environment. Your work will directly strengthen career pathways, support talent development and contribute to strategic initiatives such as our SAGE Athena Swan action plan and wider people experience strategy. Your Responsibilities Include Design and maintain a capability framework for research and support roles Build clear, transparent and motivating academic and non‑academic research career pathways Lead the development and implementation of performance, development and promotion frameworks that help researchers understand how to advance and thrive Refresh people policies to ensure clarity, inclusion and best practice Lead People Experience and SAGE surveys and turn insights into action Support initiatives that improve engagement, onboarding and offboarding experiences Oversee organisational capability programs that equip people leaders to better develop and support their research teams Support implementation of the SAGE Athena Swan action plan Facilitate co‑design workshops and present frameworks to diverse audiences What We Need From You Experience designing capability models, career pathways or development frameworks, ideally in research or academia Strong understanding of research career pathways and organisational development principles Excellent facilitation, communication and project management skills Ability to influence across all levels and build inclusive people programs Strong leadership capability and experience in HR partnering or generalist roles Knowledge of ER/IR legislation and enterprise agreements Experience in the research sector and working with behaviour profiling tools (e.g. DISC) is desired Questions? Please reach out to Jean Hughes at What’s in it for you? Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases Opportunity to shape organisational capability and influence culture High levels of autonomy and scope to design frameworks, programs and initiatives from the ground up Be part of a P&C team that values innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work‑life balance (2 days WFH, 3 days onsite) Supportive, inclusive culture with a strong commitment to GEDI and the SAGE Athena Swan agenda Who We Are Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem‑solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation. We are committed to the safety of children and young people and take a zero‑tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision‑making at all levels of the Institute. Apply now We welcome your application. Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing why you would be a good fit for this role. Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file. We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier‑free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates. For any questions related to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address. We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. No recruitment agencies please. Interviews will be conducted: Mid December 2025 Start date: Early January 2026 Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industry Research Services #J-18808-Ljbffr