Workforce Capability Manager

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is seeking a dynamic Workforce Capability Manager to lead workforce planning, HR metrics, learning and development, and talent and succession activities. This senior role within People Services partners to deliver the Reef Authority’s Strategic Workforce Plan and drive continuous improvement.

You will oversee LMS, entry-level programs including the Indigenous Apprenticeship Program, and design innovative training solutions with senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Learning and Development role (min 3 years).
• Experience using Acorn LMS or similar LMS.
• Australian citizen required at time of application.
• Baseline security clearance required.
• Identity pre-employment checks required.
• Cert IV Training and Assessment or Diploma in HR required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on capability development initiatives.
• Conduct organisation-wide training needs assessments and annual plans.
• Collaborate with managers to design and deliver relevant training programs.
• Design and develop in-house and outsourced training programs.
• Coordinate training providers and manage the centralised training budget.
• Maintain and improve the LMS as the central hub for staff training information.
• Coordinate and manage entry-level programs, including Indigenous Apprenticeship Program (IAP).

Education

Cert IV Training and Assessment

Diploma of Human Resources

Tools

Acorn LMS

Job description

Full time, Permanent

14h ago , from Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Workforce Capability Manager. This pivotal role within the People Services team is designed to collaboratively lead and support a variety of workforce planning, HR metrics and reporting, learning and development, and talent and succession activities. The Workforce Capability Manager will play a crucial role in driving continuous improvement projects and supporting the objectives outlined in the Reef Authority’s Strategic Workforce Plan.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and developing the necessary capabilities within our workforce to ensure the Reef Authority can effectively deliver its work program both now and in the future. This includes talent identification and management, contingency and succession planning, and setting strategic directions. You will lead employee development initiatives by providing strategic advice and designing innovative training programs in collaboration with senior management.

Additionally, you will oversee the maintenance and enhancement of the Reef Authority’s Learning Management System (LMS) and manage entry-level pathway programs, including the Indigenous Apprenticeship Program (IAP). Your efforts will be informed by corporate and operational plans, ensuring that our workforce remains capable and prepared to meet future challenges.

What you’ll bring

• You will be a knowledgeable and dynamic individual who excels in best practice learning and development strategies, particularly within the APS context.
• You are a decisive thinker and skilled influencer, known for your collaborative approach and drive to deliver results. Your curiosity and willingness to think outside the box enables you to quickly grasp new concepts and innovate effectively.
• You bring experience with a variety of training methods and approaches, including blended and e-learning, on-the-job coaching, and learner support programs. As a customer-focused professional, you excel at providing tailored learning and development services and solutions across the organisation.
• Building strong relationships quickly and with ease is second nature to you, whether it's with colleagues at all levels of the organisation or with key stakeholders. You have a proven track record in collating and analysing data, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating tasks efficiently.
• Remaining calm under pressure, you maintain an eye for detail and stay composed when faced with competing priorities. Your adaptability allows you to seamlessly transition from routine processing tasks to providing strategic advice.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic advice on capability development initiatives, significantly contributing to the development of workforce development strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive organisation-wide training needs assessments to identify skills or knowledge gaps and develop annual training plans for the Reef Authority.
• Consult and collaborate with managers, employees, and external entities to design and deliver relevant workplace training and development programs.
• Design and develop training programs, both outsourced and in-house, selecting appropriate methods such as simulations, mentoring, on-the-job training, and professional development classes. Recommend new training methods and stay updated on the latest trends in the field.
• Coordinate and manage the training program including sourcing training providers and packages, monitoring the quality of training to ensure it is current, complete, and fit for purpose and managing the centralised training budget, assessing requests, and providing recommendations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Reef Authority’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it serves as the central point for staff to access training information. Manage a database of training records and provide necessary reports.
• Coordinate and manage the Reef Authority’s entry-level programs, including sourcing appropriate programs, liaising with service providers and internal stakeholders, and supporting participants in these programs

Why join the Reef Authority?

At the Reef Authority, you'll build a meaningful career while helping protect one of the world's most iconic natural assets. We offer a supportive, flexible and purpose-driven workplace where your work has real impact.

You’ll enjoy competitive APS employment conditions, including up to 15.4% employer superannuation, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef for future generations.

• Experience in a similar role (minimum 3 years).
• Experience using Acorn Learning Management System (LMS) or similar software system.
• To be eligible for employment, candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
• The position requires a Baseline security clearance. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
• The successful candidate will be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service.
• Experience and skills in designing, developing and implementing learning and development strategies, programs and initiatives.
• Cert IV Training and Assessment, Diploma of Human Resources, or equivalent qualifications

Notes

• The current position is ongoing however through this process may create a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 18 months.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Employment with the Reef Authority is subject to:

• Conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
• Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) granting a security clearance at the required level.
• Evidence of citizenship status.
• Evidence of qualifications required of the role.
• Evidence of a completed national police-check with no risks identified by the Reef Authority.
• The CEO of the Reef Authority, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement.

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