Head Of Capability Learning And Experience

Etex Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Yearly salary reviews

EAP services for you and your family

Reward and recognition program

Paid Parental Leave for you and your…

Fully supported training provided

Great culture, supportive team

Job summary

Etex Australia is seeking a Head of Capability Learning and Experience to lead the AMEA region's capability, learning and leadership initiatives. You will partner with senior leaders to shape future-ready capability, accelerate talent, and build leadership pipelines in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania.

This role offers the chance to influence organisational design, workforce planning, change management and to drive analytics-driven learning across a global team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management and Organizational Development leadership roles.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in complex, matrix organisations.
• Strong expertise in Leadership Development, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning and Change Management.
• Strategic, commercially focused and passionate about developing people and high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the AMEA capability & learning strategy.
• Lead regional leadership development, succession planning and talent review processes.
• Drive organisation design, culture, workforce planning and change management initiatives.
• Build future-ready capability frameworks and learning pathways.
• Leverage workforce analytics and AI-powered solutions to improve capability outcomes.
• Partner with business and HR leaders to identify critical capability gaps and deliver scalable solutions.
• Lead learning governance, vendor partnerships, regional budgets and capability communities of practice.

Skills

Capability & Learning Leadership

Leadership Development

Talent Reviews

Change Management

Tools

AI-powered solutions

Job description

Head of Capability Learning and Experience

At Etex, our purpose is Building better together. Through partnership and collaboration, we are shaping a new future for our industry and helping to build a better future for all. As an Etex teammate, you’ll have the power to shape how people live and work.

With a proud heritage spanning more than 120 years, Etex remains a family-inspired business headquartered in Belgium, combining global scale with strong local connections. Today, we operate across more than 40 countries, yet we continue to foster a culture where people know each other, support one another and work together to achieve shared success.

At Etex Australia, you'll find a team that values respect, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe our diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating an environment where every teammate feels safe, valued, heard and able to contribute their best.

A career with Etex is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to grow, learn, lead and make a meaningful impact while being supported by leaders and teammates who genuinely care about your development and wellbeing.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting newly created role for an experienced people leader to drive our Capability, Learning & Experience strategy across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. In this influential regional role, you'll partner with senior leaders to build future-ready capability, accelerate talent, strengthen leadership pipelines and deliver impactful talent and organisational development initiatives.

What you'll be doing

As a key member of our Human Resources team, you will:

• Develop and implement the AMEA capability & learning strategy
• Lead regional leadership development, succession planning and talent review processes
• Drive organisation design, culture, workforce planning and change management initiatives
• Build future-ready capability frameworks and learning pathways
• Leverage workforce analytics, learning insights and AI-powered solutions to improve capability outcomes
• Partner with business and HR leaders to identify critical capability gaps and deliver scalable solutions
• Lead learning governance, vendor partnerships, regional budgets and capability communities of practice

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management and Organisational Development leadership roles
• Proven success influencing senior stakeholders in complex, matrix organisations
• Strong expertise in Leadership Development, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning and Change Management
• Strategic, commercially focused and passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams

Our Teammate Perks

Etex Australia prioritises professional development, focusing on mentorship and supportive team environments that foster individual growth. Our plethora of global facilities ultimately means your determination could take you anywhere!

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Yearly salary reviews
• EAP services for you and your family
• Reward and recognition program
• Paid Parental Leave for you and your partner
• Fully supported training provided
• Great culture, supportive team environment; we work together

This is a rare opportunity to shape capability, leadership and talent outcomes across the AMEA region while working for a global organisation committed to innovation, growth and people development.

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

At Etex, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to building diverse teams and creating an inclusive workplace where every teammate is treated with dignity and respect and has equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life and are proud to foster a culture where everyone can belong, grow and thrive.

This role is particularly attractive because the individual will not only help shape capability and leadership across the region, but will do so within a business that genuinely invests in its people and maintains the values of a family-founded organisation while operating on a global stage.