Organisational Development Manager, Asia Pacific and South Africa

Position Title: Organisational Development Manager Asia Pacific and South Africa Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time Position Location: Melbourne Requisition ID : 38903 In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Organisational Development Manager APACSA to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract supporting the development of a high-performing inclusive and engaged culture across our Asia Pacific and South Africa region. This is a strategic and hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives on designing impactful OD programs facilitating leadership development and driving initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, inclusion and belonging and talent development. Based in Melbourne and working across both manufacturing and office environments you’ll partner closely with HR and business leaders to build capability and organisational effectiveness across the region. What you’ll be doing. Design and deliver programs that enhance leadership development, employee engagement and inclusion & belonging (I&B). Partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to support talent management, succession planning and cultural transformation. Lead the implementation of the annual employee engagement survey and support regional action planning with effective processes and tools. Develop and execute I&B / Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategies tailored to regional priorities. Use data and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. Continuously enhance OD frameworks to meet evolving business needs. Collaborate across HR to embed scalable people-focused solutions. Influence and support leaders at all levels to foster a positive and high-performing culture. What you’ll need to be successful. 7 years experience in Organisational Development, Human Resources, Talent or related roles with a strong track record in designing and delivering initiatives in the areas of leadership development, talent management, I&B and employee engagement. Demonstrated facilitation skills is essential – we’re looking for someone who not only has facilitation experience but genuinely thrives in this area. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills able to build trust and strong relationships at all levels. Experience working across complex and multi-country environments; regional experience beyond Australia and New Zealand (Asia Pacific or South Africa) is highly desirable. Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities. A curious creative mindset and a passion for driving meaningful cultural change. Formal tertiary qualifications in Organisational Development, HR Psychology or related fields is highly desirable but demonstrated hands‑on experience and capability will be prioritised. About the team. This position is part of the Talent Management Team and reports to the Organisational Development Director APACSA along with the Training Manager APACSA. The team provides an integrated and consistent approach to growth and development aligned with organisational priorities and the region’s broader OD strategy. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Human Resources Division: APACSA Department: APACSA Organisation Development Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty. Required Experience: Manager Key Skills: Business Development, Company Policies, Customer Service, Financial Performance, Revenue Growth, Oversight, Regional Sales, Account Management, Project Management, Product Line, Ensure Compliance, Human Resources, Procedures, Sales Goals, Direct Reports Employment Type: Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr