Senior Learning & Capability Consultant (12 Month Contract)

Urbis; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbis, a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, seeks an experienced Learning and Development specialist to shape people strategies that strengthen culture and performance. You will partner with leaders to design and deliver culture, leadership, mentoring and capability programs across the business.

In this role you will manage end-to-end learning initiatives, collaborate with the national People & Culture team, and translate trends in leadership and the future of work into innovative capability

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating learning and development initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with leaders and SMEs.
• Demonstrated project and learning systems management experience with timelines and budgets.
• Collaborative and growth mindset to bring energy and new thinking.
• Passion for purpose-led work and driving positive community impact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that build capability and culture.
• Manage design and implementation of culture and capability programs across the business.
• Lead induction, transition, mentoring, leadership programs and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Learning and development design

Stakeholder management

LMS administration

Project management

Leadership development

Analytical mindset

Collaboration and growth mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR / Psychology / Organisational Development

Tools

LMS

Job description

Urbis is more than just a consultancy. We are a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, inspiring and creating solutions for our ever-changing world. We empower our brightest minds with opportunities to push boundaries, collaborate and deliver exceptional, creative solutions for our clients and each other.

If you’re looking to make transformational impact in our cities and communities, we’re keen to meet you.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and create positive impact, while gaining enviable industry experience and broad exposure to the most exciting work.

The opportunity & how you will make an impact.

The Organisational Development (OD) & Culture team help shape the environment for our people and business to thrive. In this role, you will partner with leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that build capability, strengthen culture and support organisational performance.

As an experienced learning and development specialist, you will manage the design and implementation of a wide range of culture and capability programs across the business including induction and transition, consulting, leadership, mentoring initiatives, talent programs, compliance and other professional programs.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone that enjoys working autonomously, working in consultation with our national People & Culture team to deliver a first-class organisational learning and culture experience.

Every day is different! You’ll make an impact by:

• Shaping the future capability of Urbis by designing and delivering leadership, consulting, mentoring and organisational development programs that build high-performing people, teams and leaders.
• Driving meaningful workforce impact through end-to-end management of learning initiatives, partnering with stakeholders to deliver engaging, scalable and business-aligned development experiences.
• Future-proofing our organisation by translating emerging trends in leadership, technology and the future of work into innovative capability strategies that support growth, adaptability and organisational readiness.
• Influencing business performance and culture by partnering with leaders and subject matter experts to identify capability needs, deliver practical learning solutions and foster a culture of continuous learning, inclusion and development.
• Measuring and maximising learning effectiveness by leveraging data, evaluation insights and LMS reporting to enhance learner engagement, demonstrate impact and continuously improve capability outcomes across the business.

About you.

We look for talented people who are purpose-driven and thrive in high-performing, inclusive and collaborative environments. You’ll work across teams to bring out the best in others whilst bringing new thinking and energy.

We know everyone is different and bring different strengths and passions with them. In addition to yours, we’re keen to connect with you if you bring the following experiences and attributes:

• Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating learning and development initiatives, with the ability to translate organisational needs into practical, engaging and business-focused solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a track record of partnering with leaders and subject matter experts to deliver high-impact people and capability outcomes.
• Demonstrated project and learning systems management experience, including LMS administration, reporting, data analysis and the successful delivery of multiple initiatives within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• A collaborative and growth mindset, to bring out the best in yourself and others while bringing new thinking to Urbis and our clients
• Passion for purpose-led work, and driving a positive legacy for our communities, clients and yourself
• Authenticity to foster respect, trust and advocacy in all your work interactions
• Confidence and decisiveness to drive high performance for yourself, others and our clients
• Innovation and creativity when solving complex problems
• A digitally curious mindset, that is keen to explore how technology can contribute to our experience and efficiency
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Organisational Development or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience in learning, leadership development and organisational capability programs. Hogan Assessment accreditation desirable.

Why Urbis?

We are passionate about purpose with impact. You’ll join an organisation united by a shared goal: shaping cities and communities for a better future. Your work will help create a positive legacy through innovative and meaningful contributions. You’re encouraged to bring your ideas, be bold and contribute to an environment built on connection, flexibility and authenticity.

We invest in your growth, with inspirational leadership experiences, structured development pathways and the freedom to lead your own way. We empower you to shape your career and your impact.

We believe in flexible benefits, performance-driven rewards and experiences that support you both professionally and personally—because what matters to you, matters to us.

Sound interesting?

If we sound like a great fit for you, and you are ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.