Head of Capability Learning and Experience

Etex Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; 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 2

Fully supported training provided

Great culture, supportive team enviro…

Job summary

Etex Group Australia is seeking a seasoned people leader to drive capability, learning and experience strategy across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. You will partner with senior leaders to build future-ready capability, accelerate talent, strengthen leadership pipelines and deliver impactful development initiatives.

You’ll lead regional leadership programs, design org structures, workforce planning, and governance, leveraging analytics and AI-powered insights to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management and Organisational 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 building 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, 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.

Skills

Leadership Development

Talent Reviews

Succession Planning

Change Management

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

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.

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.