Capability Development Manager - Pace

(HE08) $106,561 – $119,550 scale per annum plus a generous employer contribution of 17% superannuation + salary packaging options.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, a friendly team environment, outstanding learning opportunities & more!

Support organisations to build capable, agile and diverse workforces as a Capability Development Manager with Professional and Continuing Education in a 23 month, fixed term contract.

The world of work is changing – and fast. With rapidly evolving social, digital and technological trends impacting every aspect of business, organisations are increasingly realising the need to ensure their workforce has the skills and capabilities to embrace the future of work.

That’s where you step in! Professional and Continuing Education at the University of Adelaide is seeking a collaborative and creative Capability Development Manager to expertly conceptualise and co-design short, medium and long-term workforce development solutions.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with our clients (local, national, and international organisations, predominately operating in the defence, energy and mining and health sectors), our business development team and subject matter experts to co-create a range of solutions, which may include single program maps or assessment tools through to whole-of-organisation strategies, capability frameworks and evaluation plans.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Extensive experience in an organisational development, learning design, or workforce development role or similar.
• High level knowledge of tertiary education (VET and/or higher education) policies and frameworks and ability to design and apply AQF aligned solutions.
• Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated track record in working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders including executives, industry professionals and subject matter experts.
• Experience in the use of creative tools and techniques to facilitate design and development activities with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence, to drive positive outcomes and to deliver quality results.
• Demonstrated ability to mitigate risks and issues that impact project timelines and budgets.

How we’ll set you up for success:

• Unrivalled professional development opportunities, with exclusive access to Professional and Continuing Education’s range of short courses and programs.
• A hybrid working model allowing you to work from home and from our modern office in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD, providing flexibility to balance your work, personal and family life.
• An award-winning, tight-knit, supportive and friendly team culture that exemplifies the University Values of Integrity, Respect, Collegiality, Excellence and Discovery.
• Competitive salary with annual raises and generous 17% employer superannuation contributions.
• Salary packaging for car parking, superannuation, motor vehicles and electronic devices.
• An on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
• More information about the benefits of working for the University of Adelaide can be found at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

About Professional and Continuing Education

Professional and Continuing Education is a business unit of the University of Adelaide.

It offers executive education programs, professional development short courses, workforce strategy and planning services, and customised education solutions to help individuals and organisations upskill for the future of work.

Its team of business development, product design, marketing and communications and course delivery specialists support and enable the University to pursue strategic, revenue-generating educational opportunities in Australia, and internationally.

Professional and Continuing Education forms part of the Education Transformation portfolio, within the University’s Division of Academic and Student Engagement. Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

Working at the University of Adelaide

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff. More information can be found at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs.

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria, in no more than 2 pages.

Applications close 11:55pm, 30th January 2024.

For the right candidate, the University of Adelaide would consider fully remote work with occasional travel to our Adelaide campus.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Sally Jones
General Manager, Professional and Continuing Education
P: +61 (8) 0466 256 770
E: sally.jones@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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Advertised: 02 Jan 2024 12:00 AM
Applications close:30 Jan 2024 11:55 PM

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