Partner Talent & Leadership Development Manager

Specsavers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Two free glasses annually

On-site parking

Parental leave

Social club

Job summary

Specsavers in Melbourne is seeking a Talent Recruitment and Development Manager to join the ANZ Partner Recruitment team and help grow our partnership network across Australia and New Zealand. You will lead recruitment strategies, run leadership assessments and support the delivery of the Partner Pathway Program, identifying high-potential talent and coaching candidates for partnership.

This role sits at the intersection of talent, leadership and business strategy, offering influence on

Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition and leadership development.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience in multi-site or retail environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment strategies for the ANZ Partner Recruitment team.
• Facilitate leadership assessments and support the Partner Pathway Program.
• Develop succession plans and leadership development initiatives.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Leadership development

Succession planning

Stakeholder management

Recruitment & selection

Job description

At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bringout your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture.

In 2025, we were proudly recognised as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year and ranked 12th on Fortune’s list of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces.Here’s a taste of just some of our perks:

Quarterly bonus scheme

Two free pairs of glasses each year

On-site free parking

Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave

Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers -we think you’d look good at Specsavers.

About the role

We're looking for a talented Recruitment and Development Manager to join our ANZ Partner Recruitment team and play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and long-term success of our partnership network across Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to the Head of Partner Recruitment, you'll play a key role in identifying, assessing and developing future Specsavers Partners across Australia and New Zealand. Combining talent acquisition, succession planning and leadership development, you'll help ensure we have a strong pipeline of future Partners ready to support ongoing business growth.

In your role you will lead recruitment strategies, facilitate leadership assessments and support the delivery of our Partner Pathway Program. You'll be responsible for identifying high-potential talent, providing coaching and feedback, and helping candidates build the capability and confidence required for partnership.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of talent, leadership and business strategy. You'll have the chance to influence future workforce planning, shape succession outcomes and play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of Specsavers Partners.

What we’re looking for:

Strong understanding of talent acquisition, workforce planning and talent management strategies and best practice.

Experience facilitating leadership development programs or cyclical learning program delivery is highly desirable

Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment without direct authority

Experience leading talent planning, succession planning and pipeline development initiatives.

Demonstrated recruitment and selection experience, including assessment and candidate evaluation.

Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management

Experience within retail, franchising, leadership development, talent management or multi-site environments will be highly regarded

About Us
At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life. Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do, ensuring our people feel good, cared for and smart. We like to think it’s a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself https://join.specsavers.com/au/department/support-office/Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.

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