At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here . WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. Job Description YOUR ROLE As the Organisational Design Specialist, you will work at the forefront of MACS' HR transformation, shaping and embedding new organisational structures, role designs, and operating models that align with enterprise technology upgrades. You’ll work closely with the People Experience team, change team, and business leaders to design roles, plan workforce transitions, and deliver the structural foundations to support new ways of working across MACS. WHAT YOU WILL DO Design and refine organisational structures aligned with Digital Reimagination strategy. Analyse workforce needs and lead the redesign of roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines. Conduct impact assessments and develop workforce transition plans. Support governance frameworks across HR, Finance, and Payroll processes and data ownership. Create toolkits, templates, and guides to embed new models and support capability development. Collaborate with People Partners and business stakeholders to implement changes. ABOUT YOU Extensive experience in organisational design and workforce transformation. Sound knowledge of design principles (e.g. McKinsey 7S Framework) and change management (e.g. Prosci). Experience supporting ERP/HRIS implementations—ideally SAP SuccessFactors. Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills. Proven ability to work across complex programs with multiple stakeholders and change streams. Degree in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology, or related field (required). HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our Talent Acquisition team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: 1. An up to-date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal Information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here
