Senior Manager, Planning & Deployment

Job Description

Name Senior Manager, Planning & Deployment Site / Location Ref # 12368161 Entity Australia Post Opening Date 20-Feb-2025 Suburb Work Type Fixed Term Full Time Length of Assignment 12 months Description & Requirements Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride. About the opportunity This is an exciting 12-month FTC opportunity for a Senior Manager, Planning & Deployment to play a key role in driving strategic and cyclical People & Culture initiatives at Australia Post. You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive Deployment Framework, optimising both cyclical and strategic program delivery, and fostering continuous improvement. Key tasks include re-engineering processes, developing standardised tools, and aligning deployment activities with the delivery cycle. You’ll lead the creation of a best-in-class deployment function for strategic P&C programs, collaborating with Service Owners to optimise technology and resources. Additionally, you’ll provide a unified view of P&C changes, balancing organisational capacity with business needs, and engaging stakeholders to create a clear roadmap for transformation. What you’ll deliver with us In this role, you’ll shape the future of People & Culture at Australia Post by creating a streamlined governance framework to drive key initiatives. You’ll work closely with COEs and Advice & Services to optimise and transition cyclical activities into smooth, business-as-usual operations. Your mission is to lead the coordination and deployment of strategic programs, enhance change communications, and ensure transparency across all P&C activities. You’ll be at the forefront of driving customer-centricity, improving processes, and using KPIs to measure success. As a leader, you’ll nurture a high-performing team that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and exceptional service delivery, while guiding their growth and development. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you’ll collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver impactful programs that shape the future of our organisation. You’ll also Develop and implement a planning and deployment governance framework to coordinate key People & Culture activities and initiatives across the enterprise. Collaborate with COEs and Advice & Services to optimise and transition cyclical people and leader activities into business-as-usual processes. Plan, coordinate, and deploy strategic programs, such as Activate and AP Way Say, across the organisation from a centralised function. Create and manage a framework for change management and communications to ensure transparency across all P&C initiatives. Engage stakeholders through relevant forums to capture change and deployment activities early, ensuring clear and digestible updates. Monitor KPIs and conduct post-implementation reviews to assess the effectiveness of P&C programs and drive continuous improvement. About you You’re a skilled change leader with expertise in Project Management (Agile) and Change Management certifications. With a strong HR background, you excel in transforming People & Culture processes and driving successful change initiatives. You thrive in managing complex projects, balancing multiple priorities, and turning ambiguity into action. Your analytical mindset and problem-solving skills help identify improvements, while your exceptional communication and collaboration abilities allow you to influence stakeholders and drive results. You stay ahead of industry trends and emerging tech, ensuring best practices are always at the forefront of your P&C work. You’ll also need Certifications in Project Management (Agile) and Change Management to effectively lead and implement transformations. Experience in HR functions, accelerating your ability to drive process improvements and transform People & Culture initiatives. Proven ability to manage complex projects, balancing multiple priorities and successfully delivering under ambiguity. Expertise in change management, with a track record of planning, executing, and overcoming resistance in transformation initiatives. Strong communication and analytical skills, able to interpret data, collaborate with diverse teams, and influence stakeholders to drive results. How we’ll deliver for you Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day. We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together. Flexible working, across head office and facilities across the network. We’re delivering together At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on See and hear more about what it's like to work in business support with us: #J-18808-Ljbffr