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Senior Organisational Capability Consultant
'This role will assess front line results through observation formal assessment. The purpose of which is to identify capability gaps and design and implement capability programs to improve sales consultants' net promoter score and to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to perform their role at an optimal level.

The role acts as a strong advocate of Optus' organisational capability strategies and influences sales leaders to view capability development as an important performance driver. The successful candidate will engage and maintain collaborative working relationships with channel management and external channel partners in the design and execution of sales effectiveness programs. This role will also develop, with key Organisational Capability resources, a comprehensive delivery framework appropriate to both the content and audience of specific programs.' Optus job advertisement, April 2013. Thanks to Penny Beitzel.

I'm responsible for delivering corporate, customer and employee expectations.
How someone described her job. Thanks to Jenny.

'Librarian and Change Implementer', 'Solutions Consultant': - titles on LinkedIn

Axis of strategy
'Our strategy affirms our end-user focus and responsibility to deliver to the 18 priority impacts outlined in our strategy and agreed with stakeholders. In support of this AgResearch has adopted a new operating model that is premised on strengthened partnerships, more proactive ‘demand' creation and delivery of relevant and high quality science. Our guiding principles make explicit the requirement for committed and accountable leadership and One AgResearch behaviours.

Our new operating model is based on a matrix structure with an externally facing axis led by our Partnership and Programme Director and six portfolio leaders; and a predominately internally facing axis led by our Research Director and six Science Group Leaders. Together they enable us to achieve our business strategy of “Building Partnerships and Delivering to Stakeholders”.' From a job advertised by AgResearch.

Innovative strategic client driven stakeholder framework
'The College is moving into its next phase of development building on a reputation for innovative service delivery and client driven practice. Central to its strategic plans is the establishment of an Operations Manager role that will provide high level executive, project, financial and administrative support while contributing to the development of a strategic framework necessary for the function, promotion and, expansion of the College ... Proven ability to: • communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders • assess needs of members and stakeholders • establish and maintain consultative networks within key industry stakeholders and groups...' The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) job advert for a national operations manager. Thanks to Matthias Maiwald.

Strategic Resource Augmentation Partner
A job recruiter looking for another recruiter to join their business. Thanks to Pip Davies.

'Create a positive work environment in a small team that supports continual improvement in service delivery and excellent customer service methodologies.' From a job description for a liaison officer's position (at manager level) in a Queensland government department. Thanks to Sandra who comments: 'Anyone who has dabbled in even the most undergraduate philosophy class will know that method and methodology are not the same beast. It is not mere semantics. Methodology is not one's methods, but one's understanding of the epistemological underpinnings of those methods.'

Interface and Change Manager
'This role is responsible for interface management across multiple providers and owner managed scope. Duties include maintaining oversights across overall program development via integration of layouts, planning and ensure interface activities align with objectives. Support implementation of program strategies and prioritise of project activities across overall program schedule. This may include plans, spread sheets and models to support the program strategies and to centrally manage all resource requirements for the projects. Manage interface and change management processes and systems across the program.' Job advert from Parsons Brinckerhoff. Thanks to Ben van den Akker

Project Management Operations – Managers and Senior Managers
By joining our Ernst & Young, you will be part of a team that advises on  the strategic objectives of a business and the outcomes of a complex program to be aligned as we support our clients to improve the performance of programs; making the business better, and enhancing controls and processes; keeping out of trouble. From an online ad. Thanks to Heath Doodie

'Existing functions across the area have been realigned to create a business partner model. This model will support a more customer responsive service that is closely aligned to the Divisions and individual business unit needs ... HR Business Advisors will provide advice in the implementation, monitoring and improvement of all HR Operational processes for their specific client group. They will provide advice and assistance to senior staff on all HR operational matters and ensure the levels of service are maintained within their group and participate in the delivery of structured education programs in accordance with operational plans and strategies to raise awareness and increase accountability on all aspects of human resources management for the City.' Read the rest of this email from HR to find out how the Business Advisors will be the key delivery arm of HR Operations. Thanks to anonymous.

Head of Strategy and Governance, Television, Ultimo
Objective: Drive the development of ABC TV's strategic and policy framework and maximise alignment with it across the division and with internal and external stakeholders ...
Key Accountabilities: · ABC TV's strategic framework:
- A performance based and outcomes focussed strategic planning process for ABC TV...
- Pro-active engagement around ABC TV's strategic intentions and strategic agenda with internal and external stakeholders...
Key Capabilities/Qualifications/Experience (Selection Criteria):
1. Demonstrated ability and successful outcomes in regard to high level organisational strategic planning processes.
2. Demonstrated high level capacity to analyse and synthesise around structure, strategy and policy
3. Highly developed communication skills and ability to influence.
4. Ability to work across organisational boundaries. A team player with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills... Australian Broadcasting Corporation job advertisement from last year. Thanks to anonymous.

'With several years of heavy acquisition and earn out activity, the last few years saw a level of restriction in the capability of the businesses to benefit from multiple brands ... Off the back of several years of buoyancy with the recruitment market, the downturn put a spotlight on all staff within the group and some were not able to survive the difficulty economic conditions [redundancies].' Clarius recruitment agency annual report. Thanks to David P.

General Manager Performance and Talent
...Establish the performance and talent management unit as a collaborative business partner on performance and talent management initiatives to ensure the needs of the business are met and buy-in to strategies is established.
Job at Queensland Rail. Thanks to Sandra.

'The Nurse Manager of the Emergency Department is responsible for:
Leading, planning, coordinating and evaluating the service; the effective management of all resources; the promotion of best practice to enhance patient care outcomes through staff development and research...
Reviews and analyses data on all components of the patient journey and experience and recommends strategies to address patient concerns...
Implement and evaluate the framework for the recognition and response to the deteriorating patient and clinical emergencies...
Maintain standards of professional practice and system improvement through reviews of adverse patient outcomes...
The increasing demand for access to care via the Emergency Department requires a flexible innovative approach using current evidence and a range of data from clinical information systems and applications from prior learning experience. The Emergency Department is a highly visual and scrutinized unit of the organization.'
Job ad for Sydney West Area Health Service

'This newly created role will have accountability for the development and implementation of Organisational Effectiveness and Talent Development frameworks and initiatives inclusive of Customer-Centric Culture development, Leadership & Management effectiveness, Talent & Capability development and High Performance Teams. The position will be a key enabler in realising the "Culture & Capability" change pillar of our Customer-Centric Transformation.' Thanks to anonymous who thinks this is a job description, but isn't sure. If it is, we want to see the business card.

Knowledge Analyst
Our philosophy at Cordelta is simple; we aim to add value to our clients by providing reliable advice or the delivery of solutions. 
The newly created role of Knowledge Analyst is integral to enhancing the successful growth of our business, in terms of the ongoing internal service capability that it will provide to our consulting teams... It will be your responsibility to capture internal knowledge and information about the work our consultants currently deliver to our clients, and this will assist in leveraging our capability to ensure we harness further business opportunities in the competitive professional services market. Typically you will have 5-7 years professional writing experience as a journalist, columnist, copywriter or freelance writer.' From seek.com. Thanks to Virginia Tressider.

'Lead creative sessions with senior management for project conceptualization and kickoffs
As a strong leader, act as a ‘creative' change agent, a vocal team player, and passionate communicator driving from conceptual ideas through to execution and ongoing maintenance and improvement
Synthesize cross-functional input to identify tradeoffs and make recommendations, balancing capabilities, constraints, and priorities.
Adaptability and change leadership skills with the ability to modify approach as needed, independently create a plan to drive desired outcomes, surface unstated or subtle differences in opinion, make implicit issues explicit, and create shared vision as a team.' Oh my giddy aunt. Job ad for HR Director of a software company based in Australia and America. Found on Linkedin.com by Sally K.

Transcendent Business Education and research for Self and Society
As Australia's newest Faculty of Business, we will utilize transcendent business education to develop a curriculum that weaves wealth and economic creation, high order ideals and professional goals with a desire for the collective improvement of our world.' From a job ad for the Australian Catholic Univeristy Faculty of Business, The  Australian, 10 Feb 2010. Thanks to Maurie Joyce who says: 'Their graduates aren't certain to be succinct writers but will have their hearts in the right place'.

Thought Leader: job title spotted by John Ford who says: 'Sounds like a hypnotist to me. Maybe that is what he has to do.'

'The CIMA qualification has given me the professional framework to add value to any decision making process.' James Bruce FCMA, Unilever. Advertisement in "The Economist- The World in 2010", London 2009. Thanks to Frank Maguire.

Specific requirements shall be definitized in individual Task Orders. A statement of work for the US Veteran's Administration. Thanks to Rand Eller.

Want to work for the Director Future City, Newcastle NSW?
Key challenges for Manager, Strategic Planning Services include:
'* Providing integrated strategic planning and reporting services across a diverse range of planning functions with a strong focus on sustainability.
* providing leadership in the management and development of the integrated planning and reporting framework and strategic planning services underpinned by a customer service ethos.'
And for the Manager, Development & Building Services:
* Providing integrated and customer focused development and services utilising industry based best practice and technological innovation.
* Providing dynamic leadership...' Thanks to Richard Milne who has more horrendous job descriptions on the Jobs Ad page

More job ads from Richard Milne:

A recruitment Agency's advert for a Business Development Manager for a "Blue Chip Multi National" $100K, FMV and Incentives"!.
'This well established, world leading manufacturer is internationally renowned for its dominant market presence and cutting edge new product development . Offering their customers a unique partnership that constantly delivers value benefits they are now poised to consolidate and grow their business.
In this newly created strategic role, you will reporting directly into the National Sales Manager and have accountabilities on specific key performance measures. Your primary focus will be the identification and development of new market opportunities across a range of industries. You will evaluate proposed partnerships and develop business cases for and negotiate contracts with new business targets.
You will be instrumental in the development of new products, services and solutions and will be required to engage multiple stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives
Preferably tertiary qualified, the succcessful candidate will have a proven track record in strategic new business development and selling complex solutions to key stakeholders. You will be highly commercial, with strong analytical capabilities and able to manage robust discussions and high level negotiations. Ideally you will have developed your career in a retailer engagement environment and/or had experience in FMCG or manufacturing'

Head of Property, Sydney Ports" Sydney Ports motto is "First Port Future Port" but sadly not 'vintage port'
'The Head of Property plays plays a critical role in achieving the strategic outcomes of the Corporation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Property is responsible for the strategic oversight of the Corporation's substantial property portfolio [valued in excess of $400 m] with a view to ensuring that leases are commercially viable and performance focused, and projects are planned and delivered to schedule and that an effective maintenance program is in place. Importantly the appointee will be responsible for devising and executing the Corporation's Strategic plan for property management, ensuring the vision delivers on commercial and public policy outcomes to support the strategic goals of the Corporation. The role will require extensive stakeholder engagement with lessess, government and community interests."
"In order to succeed in this critical role, the appointee will need to demonstrate a depth of experience in proactively managing a substantial and diversified industrial/commercial property porfolio, coupled with the commercial vision to drive innovative outcomes and solutions. We are seeking an individual with a proven ability to creatively conceptualise viability and long-term value. In depth knowledge of the property market and appreciation of the issues facing commercial landlords and and tenants will be critical, as well as highly developed project management capability, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the appetite to contribute to the broader strategic direction of the Corporation."

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