Talent, Learning and Capability Lead

AAM Investment Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AAM Investment Group is seeking an experienced Talent, Learning & Capability Lead to shape our talent acquisition, workforce capability and leadership development across our national operations.

The role blends talent strategy, workforce planning, learning and development, and succession planning to build a capable, engaged workforce. You will partner with HR leaders to prioritise workforce needs and drive initiatives that support strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition, learning and development, or workforce capability.
• Ability to translate business priorities into talent and development initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, including attraction, sourcing, selection and onboarding.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify current and future workforce requirements and risks.
• Develop and deliver enterprise learning and leadership development programs.
• Embed capability frameworks and career pathways for progression.
• Coordinate graduate, apprenticeship and traineeship programs.
• Provide reporting and analytics to inform workforce decisions.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Learning & development

Workforce planning

Leadership development

Succession planning

Stakeholder management

People analytics

Education

HR/OD-related degree

Tools

HR systems

Reporting tools

Job description

AAM Investment Group is seeking an experienced Talent, Learning & Capability Lead to shape and deliver our approach to talent acquisition, workforce capability and leadership development across our diverse national operations.

This role brings together talent strategy, workforce planning, learning and development, and succession planning to build a capable, engaged and future-ready workforce. Working closely with Senior HR Business Partners and business leaders, you will identify workforce priorities, strengthen talent pipelines and deliver initiatives that support AAM's strategic and operational objectives.

Key responsibilities

Lead AAM's end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, including candidate attraction, sourcing, selection and onboarding across all employing entities

Partner with Senior HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify current and future workforce requirements, capability gaps, critical roles and emerging talent risks

Develop and implement employer branding and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) initiatives to strengthen AAM's ability to attract and retain talent

Build sustainable talent pipelines through partnerships with universities, training providers, industry bodies and other external stakeholders

Oversee recruitment agency and job board relationships, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality recruitment outcomes and a positive candidate experience

Lead the design and delivery of enterprise learning and capability initiatives, including technical, operational, professional and leadership development programs

Develop and embed capability frameworks, skills development initiatives and career pathways that support workforce capability and internal progression

Coordinate and oversee AAM's graduate, apprenticeship and traineeship programs, supporting the development of emerging talent across the business

Partner with business leaders to identify high-potential employees, develop succession plans and strengthen internal talent mobility for critical roles

Develop and maintain reporting and analytics across recruitment, learning, workforce pipelines, capability development and succession planning to inform workforce decisions and continuous improvement

About you

You are an experienced talent, learning or people capability professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You are passionate about developing people, building organisational capability and creating practical solutions that make a measurable difference.

You thrive in a diverse and evolving business environment, building strong relationships with stakeholders and understanding how people initiatives contribute to operational performance.

You will bring:

Demonstrated experience across talent acquisition, learning and development, workforce planning or organisational capability, ideally within a complex or multi-site organisation

A strong understanding of how to identify workforce capability needs and translate business priorities into effective talent and development initiatives

Experience designing and delivering learning programs, leadership development initiatives and career development pathways

The ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, operational teams and external partners, influencing outcomes through collaboration and sound judgement

Experience leading, coaching and developing colleagues, with a collaborative approach to building team capability and achieving shared outcomes

Confidence using workforce data, HR systems and reporting to identify trends, measure effectiveness and support informed decision-making

Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational delivery

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

About us

AAM Investment Group (AAM) is an Australian-owned investment and asset management business providing investment, operational management and consultancy services across agriculture, agribusiness and regional infrastructure sectors.

AAM is committed to driving sustainable business performance through operational excellence, innovation and the development of its people. With a diverse national footprint, our Corporate Services division provides the specialist expertise and support that enables our businesses and people to succeed.