Career Development Advisor

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

ASC is investing in workforce capability and career development by appointing a Career Development Advisor to join the Career Development team. Reporting to the Competency & Capability Development Lead, the role supports rollout of ASC's competency framework and contributes to future workforce initiatives.

Based in Port Adelaide with hybrid working options, the position focuses on implementing the framework across technical and operational groups, facilitating mapping activities, workshops, and

Qualifications

• Background in Organisational Development, Learning & Development, Workforce Capability, Career Development, Talent Management, People & Culture or Human Resources.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to facilitate workshops and develop tools.
• Experience aligning competency frameworks with career development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and adoption of ASC's competency framework
• Facilitate competency mapping and capability discussions with stakeholder groups
• Assist with stakeholder workshops, communications and engagement activities
• Develop practical tools, guides and supporting resources
• Support career development and workforce capability initiatives
• Coordinate project activities, schedules and stakeholder engagement
• Build relationships across technical and operational areas
• Contribute to continuous improvement of capability programs and processes

Job description

ASC is continuing to invest in workforce capability, career development and employee growth as part of its long-term workforce strategy. As a result, we are partnering with ASC to appoint a Career Development Advisor to join the Career Development team.

Reporting to the Competency & Capability Development Lead, this role will support the rollout and ongoing adoption of ASC's competency framework while contributing to future career development and workforce capability initiatives.

This opportunity will suit someone from an Organisational Development, Learning & Development, Workforce Capability, Talent or People & Culture background who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, facilitating discussions and helping employees navigate development and career pathways.

About the Position

This is a newly created position supporting a significant capability project already underway.

Initially, the role will focus on implementing ASC's competency framework across technical and operational stakeholder groups. Working alongside the Capability Lead, you'll help facilitate competency mapping activities, support stakeholder workshops and assist with the rollout of tools, resources and processes across the organisation.

Over time, the role will broaden into wider career development and workforce capability initiatives as ASC continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and adoption of ASC's competency framework
• Facilitate competency mapping and capability discussions with stakeholder groups
• Assist with stakeholder workshops, communications and engagement activities
• Develop practical tools, guides and supporting resources
• Support career development and workforce capability initiatives
• Coordinate project activities, schedules and stakeholder engagement
• Build strong relationships across technical and operational business areas
• Contribute to continuous improvement of capability programs and processes

About You

We are interested in candidates from backgrounds including:

• Organisational Development
• Learning & Development
• Workforce Capability
• Career Development
• Talent Management
• People & Culture
• Human Resources

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience facilitating workshops, discussions or development activities.
• Ability to simplify complex information and communicate it effectively.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting capability, learning, talent or development initiatives.
• A pragmatic, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills are desirable.

Experience within large or complex organisations will be highly regarded.

Culture & Fit

ASC is looking for someone who is:

• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Highly organised and proactive
• Able to build trust and credibility with stakeholders

Most importantly, ASC is seeking someone who works with stakeholders and who can help create a positive experience for leaders and employees engaging with capability and career development initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Newly created Permanent position within ASC's Talent & Performance team
• Opportunity to help shape employee career development and workforce capability initiatives
• Exposure to one of Australia's most significant workforce growth programs
• Strong team culture with supportive leadership
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Port Adelaide based opportunity

Eligibility & Application Requirements

As ASC operates within Australia's defence industry, the following requirements apply:

• Australian Citizenship to obtain necessary security clearances
• Ability to obtain and maintain Australian Defence Security Clearances
• Ability to satisfy relevant National Police Clearance and employment screening requirements
• Current resume and tailored cover letter required as part of application submission
• Additional supporting documentation may be requested throughout the recruitment process