Manager Capability and Development

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

Comprehensive learning opportunities

4 weeks annual leave with additional loading

Cultural leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A government department in Western Australia is seeking a Manager for Capability and Development. The role focuses on leading the learning and development strategy, managing teams, and fostering a culture of diversity and continuous improvement. Applicants should demonstrate extensive experience in learning programs and team leadership. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, comprehensive professional development, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading the design and improvement of learning programs.
• Proven track record in team management.
• Expertise in adult learning principles and capability development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the learning and development strategy.
• Oversee team resources and provide expert advice.
• Foster stakeholder collaboration and support workforce diversity.

Skills

Experience in leading workforce learning and development programs

Team leadership and management

Strong influence and customer service delivery

Knowledge of adult learning principles

Job description

Ready to play a key role in shaping a capable, future‑ready workforce?

Join a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace where people feel supported and empowered to contribute.

We’re committed to growing our talent through continuous learning, capability uplift and meaningful development opportunities—so they can grow, lead and thrive.

Bring your expertise to a role that builds capability, strengthens leaders and drives meaningful impact across the Department—every day.

The Manager Capability and Development is responsible for leading planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Department’s learning and development strategy to drive capability uplift and achieve workforce excellence objectives.

This role oversees team resources—including people, budgets, assets, and information—and provides expert advice on adult learning principles, program design, and delivery. It leads the development and implementation of workforce employment programs, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

The position fosters strong stakeholder collaboration and works closely across the broader People and Culture function to implement the Department’s performance management and development strategy. It also designs and delivers initiatives that support workforce diversity objectives and promote a culture of continuous growth and improvement.

There is one permanent, full-time opportunity available for appointment. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.

Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience in leading the design, development, implementation and evaluation of workforce learning and development programs.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence effectively and lead the delivery of a customer‑centric service.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, best practice capability development and learning management systems.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Leaders. Leading Leaders context is about getting results through leaders and their teams in a single business area, and by influencing leaders in other business areas.

How to apply:

All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• A maximum two (2) page cover letter that demonstrates your skills and experience in relation to the position requirements as listed above, and in the attached JDF.

About us

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.

We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting.
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

Further Information:

If you would like to know more, please give Maria Rologas a call on [phone] or email [e-mail] to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Maria or seek their assistance with lodging your application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002, or email us at [e-mail].

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.

Accessibility:

If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on [phone] or email [e-mail].

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:

Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727

SMS relay – 0423 677 767

Special Requirements for this position:

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact [e-mail], or please call [phone] for any other queries.