About the role

Reporting to our Head of People Experience, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how our people connect, grow and deliver impact globally. This role focuses on enabling organisational development initiatives that support the creation of exceptional people experiences and a deeper understanding of the moments that matter across the employee lifecycle. The role will bring people and culture diagnostics to life through strong data storytelling and play a key role in enabling our performance and development cycle, as well as our recognition programs. It’s a genuinely impactful role that helps people have better work days.

Your day to day will include:

• Lead the development and embedding of CPA Australia’s culture and engagement approach to support strategic and performance outcomes including culture and engagement measurements, employee lifecycle surveys and extensive trend and data analysis.
• Support the design and delivery of performance, recognition and talent management frameworks to ensure they are aligned with contemporary practice and enable organisational performance.
• Lead the design, governance and cyclical delivery of performance practices aligned with Total Rewards and Employee Value Proposition frameworks.
• Provide internal consulting and advisory support to leaders and People & Culture on organisational design, capability trade‑offs and systemic impacts.
• Build effective partnerships and enable the delivery of people and culture initiatives aligned to organisational priorities
• Provide evidence-based insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

About you:

You are an experienced OD practitioner with proven success in delivering employee lifecycle initiatives. You enjoy working in a dynamic, team environment with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your experience in the design and delivery of organisational development interventions: such as performance, talent & succession, culture & engagement, and employee experience will see you flourish in this role. You have a hands-on approach and a proven ability in leading and influencing people initiatives. You enjoy working with data and research to provide insights, trends and inform decision making. You add value through diagnostic platforms and leveraging benchmarks to inform priorities and measure impact. Degree qualified, you’ll ideally bring with you accreditation in behavioural tools, psychometric assessments, and methodologies.

Why We Love Working at CPA Australia

At CPA Australia, we’re proud of our vibrant, values-led culture. We live by our core values: Create Opportunity , Pursue Excellence , and Achieve Together —and they shape everything we do.

Here’s what makes working here special:

• Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

• People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.
• Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).
• Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.
• Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.
• Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.
• Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme.
• Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.

About Us:

CPA Australia is Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 175,000 members in over 100 countries and regions . Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.

We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way , which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.

How do I Apply?

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