Capability Partner – Australia & New Zealand

About the role

Based in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, the Capability Partner will develop and deliver the Australia and New Zealand capability strategy, turning business priorities into a focused 12‑month portfolio of initiatives that support performance, growth and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and the People Organisation to diagnose capability challenges, shape strategic plans and prioritise investment.
• Design and deliver leadership and people‑manager development programmes that strengthen coaching, performance management, decision‑making and collaboration.
• Drive AI and digital capability by building confidence, accelerating responsible adoption and enabling teams to translate emerging technologies into business outcomes.
• Create engaging blended learning experiences using facilitation, coaching, peer learning, digital resources and workplace application.
• Facilitate high‑impact workshops, leadership forums and development programmes, influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Establish success measures and evaluate learning effectiveness to ensure measurable behavioural and business outcomes.
• Partner with the Compliance team to design, deliver and continuously improve mandatory and regulatory learning programmes.

Required profile

• 4+ years’ experience in capability, learning and development, leadership development or organisational development.
• Proven experience developing capability strategies and translating business priorities into actionable roadmaps.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with confidence to challenge thinking and provide evidence‑based advice to senior leaders.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinker able to balance competing priorities and translate complex business needs into practical solutions.
• Highly organised, commercially minded and self‑directed, capable of managing multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Practical understanding of AI and digital tools, including responsible use within workforce capability programmes.
• Experience designing blended learning experiences that combine facilitation, coaching, peer learning and digital approaches.
• Ability to measure and evaluate capability initiatives using data and insights.

What we offer

• International and local mentoring programs.
• Two recharge days and an annual cultural day.
• Discounted Employee Share Purchase Program.
• Diversity panels and employee resource groups.
• 10 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation contributions.
• Development programs and support for higher education.
• Novated vehicle leasing.
• Volunteering leave.
• Hybrid work model.