Are you passionate about building leadership capability, strengthening team culture and delivering learning that makes a real difference for employees?
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our Professional Development and Capability team, delivering internal workplace learning programs for one of Australia’s largest local governments. This role plays a key part in shaping leadership capability and workforce development across the organisation.
About the role
You will work closely with leaders, teams and subject matter experts to design and facilitate internal leadership, culture and capability programs that support workforce growth and future capability needs. You will lead a high‑performing team of facilitators, partner with the business to respond to emerging needs, and ensure learning programs are relevant, effective and deliver value.
You will contribute to the delivery of nationally recognised, AITD award‑recognised leadership and capability programs, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
What you'll be doing:
* Designing and facilitating internal leadership, culture and capability programs
* Leading, coaching and developing a high‑performing facilitation team
* Partnering with business areas to identify workforce learning needs and shape practical solutions
* Measuring and improving the impact of learning initiatives
* Providing expert advice aligned to organisational policy and legislative requirements
About you
You bring a strong background in leadership and capability development and enjoy working directly with leaders and teams. Your experience may be grounded in human resources, organisational development, behavioural science or neuroscience, and you value evidence‑based, strengths‑focused approaches. Gallup Clifton Strengths accreditation, or experience applying strengths‑based coaching in workplace settings, will be highly regarded.
What you’ll bring
* Experience delivering leadership and capability development in a workplace setting
* Strong facilitation and coaching skills
* Proven people leadership capability
* Ability to partner effectively across a large, complex organisation
* Sound judgement and experience working within policy and legislative framework
Why join us?
You’ll lead a high‑performing team, work on award‑recognised programs, and have genuine influence on leadership capability and workplace culture in a large, purpose‑driven organisation.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
* 9-day fortnight
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
* Personal and professional development courses
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
* 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to applyTo submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Karina Wawryk
Contact Email *******@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday 26th April 2026, 11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.