Head of Learning & Capability

Are you passionate about creating high-performance cultures and driving organisational capability? Do you thrive on delivering innovative learning and leadership development initiatives that empower employees to grow and succeed? If so, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact at Melbourne Airport.

As a senior leader within Melbourne Airport’s People & Culture team, the Head of Learning & Capability will lead the design, development, and implementation of world-class learning, leadership development, and organisational capability initiatives that support our vision to create a high-performance culture. 

This role will work closely with senior leaders, managers, and subject-matter experts to drive business performance through tailored learning solutions, leadership development, and organisational capability programs. Additionally, the Head of Learning & Capability will take a leadership role in executing our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy, ensuring that inclusion is integrated into all learning and development programs, and fostering a culture where all employees thrive.

This role is suitable for a seasoned Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD) leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has broad expertise across learning, development, capability frameworks, and D&I.

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Key responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with senior leaders and teams to align learning, leadership, and D&I strategies with business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including ELT and People & Culture teams.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Learning Plans aligned with Melbourne Airport’s strategic goals and values.

Learning & Development

• Conduct needs assessments to identify capability gaps and growth opportunities.
• Design and deliver leadership, soft skills, team-building, and D&I-focused learning programs.
• Drive program evaluations, using feedback to refine future initiatives.
• Foster a learning culture by integrating leadership and behavioural development workshops.

Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

• Lead the execution of Melbourne Airport’s D&I strategy, integrating D&I principles into all learning and capability initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to embed D&I goals in learning programs and foster an inclusive workplace.
• Track and report on D&I progress, ensuring initiatives are impactful and measurable.

Organisational & Capability Development

• Lead initiatives to enhance organisational capability, including change management and leadership effectiveness.
• Support talent management strategies such as succession planning and performance management.
• Align all initiatives with Melbourne Airport’s purpose, values, and strategic goals.

Coaching & Feedback

• Provide coaching to senior leaders and managers to build leadership capabilities and team engagement.
• Lead the development and implementation of a Coaching & Feedback Framework.

Data & Analytics

• Leverage data to assess and report on the impact of learning and development initiatives.
• Use insights to drive continuous improvement in learning programs.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of six, setting clear objectives aligned with organisational priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture focused on innovation and continuous learning.
• Ensure the team delivers impactful learning initiatives that enhance employee and manager capability.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or a related field, ideally within a large, complex corporate environment.
• Proven ability to design and implement multi-modal learning programs, with a focus on leadership and management capability.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and organisational development strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading D&I strategies and initiatives, with a proven track record of creating inclusive learning environments.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and build trust across various levels of the organisation.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and deliver practical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Exposure to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives is highly regarded.
• Post-graduate qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, Learning, or a related field are preferred.

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ footy day 
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.