Canberra, Australia Posted on 01/11/2025Location: Canberra, ACT (or flexible within Australia)Employment Type: Full-time / ContractClearance: Must hold or be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Capability Development & Learning Specialist to lead and deliver strategic initiatives across insurance advisory, continuous improvement, and learning and development programs.
This role is pivotal in shaping workforce capability, driving innovation, and supporting professional development across Defence and partner organisations.
Key Responsibilities Specialist Advisory & StrategyProvide expert insurance advice tailored to Defence operational contextsLead business strategy facilitation, coaching and mentoring programs for teams and individualsDesign and deliver SES development programs and executive coaching initiativesContinuous Improvement & Capability BuildingDevelop and implement continuous improvement frameworks across business unitsFacilitate individual coaching and mentoring programs to enhance performance and leadershipLearning & Development ServicesConduct L&D analysis, design, and development of training programsManage learning systems and oversee implementation and administration of L&D initiativesDeliver negotiation skills training and other targeted capability programsEvaluate L&D effectiveness and drive improvements based on data and feedbackCompetency & CertificationLead competency assessments and support professional body sponsorship and certification pathwaysPromote multilingual capability through Languages Other Than English (LOTE) training and support Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in Defence, Government, or complex enterprise environmentsStrong background in learning and development, coaching, and strategic facilitationDemonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement programsExperience with insurance advisory in a Defence or risk-sensitive contextFamiliarity with LMS platforms, instructional design, and training evaluationExcellent communication skills, including proficiency in one or more LOTEs (desirable)Relevant qualifications in education, business, insurance, or organisational development