Manager Organisational Learning And Capability

Darling Downs Hospital And Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an experienced learning and capability leader to drive our learning strategy, build future-ready capabilities and lead a specialist team aimed at helping our people thrive.

You will shape workforce development, oversee learning governance and LMS, partner with leaders, and deliver initiatives that strengthen culture and support organisational priorities across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading organisational learning and capability initiatives.
• Strong digital literacy and user-focused mindset, creating seamless learner experiences.
• Strategic leadership skills that inspire, influence and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver learning and capability strategies, frameworks and programs.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability needs and drive workforce development.
• Oversee the Learning Management System and learning governance.
• Lead learning design, advisory services and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Influence change, manage key projects, and provide strategic advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational learning

Capability development

Digital learning environments

Strategic leadership

Job description

Job Description

Lead learning. Build capability. Create impact. In this influential role, you'll drive our learning strategy, develop future-ready capabilities and lead a specialist team dedicated to helping our people and organisation thrive.

We're reimagining People and Culture at Darling Downs Health

As our organisation grows, we're building a more strategic, connected and future-focused People and Culture division. This is one of several new roles we're investing in as we grow our People and Culture team, bringing together passionate professionals to shape the future of work at Darling Downs Health.

If you're passionate about people, driven by purpose and excited by the opportunity to make a real impact at scale, there's never been a better time to join us.

Help us create a great place to work, so our people can continue delivering great care.

What Your Day Could Look Like

No two days will look the same in this dynamic leadership role. You'll lead a specialist team to deliver innovative learning solutions that build workforce capability, strengthen culture, and support organisational priorities.

Every Day, You'll

• Shape and deliver learning and capability strategies, frameworks and programs.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability needs and drive workforce development.
• Oversee the Learning Management System and learning governance.
• Lead learning design, advisory services and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Influence change, manage key projects, and provide strategic advice to stakeholders.

Let's Talk About You

You're an experienced learning and capability leader who combines strategic thinking with a passion for helping people and organisations grow. With expertise in organisational learning, capability development and digital learning environments, you'll bring the insight, leadership and drive needed to shape workforce capability and deliver meaningful outcomes across Darling Downs Health.

To Thrive In This Role, You'll Bring

• Experience leading organisational learning and capability initiatives in complex environments.
• Strong digital literacy and a user-focused mindset, creating seamless learner experiences.
• Strategic leadership skills that inspire, influence and deliver results.
• The confidence to navigate complexity, embrace challenge and drive accountability.
• A passion for continuous improvement and creating learning experiences that build capability and support organisational success.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities to lead initiatives, build specialist skills and take on responsibilities sooner than in many larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can grow faster and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Access professional development funding, study leave and career pathways
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
• Support your wellbeing with EAP access and private health insurance discounts

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

Ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose? We'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations