Director Talent Acquisition And Development Lead

• Ongoing or Non-ongoing
• $132,041 - $155,615 plus 15.4% superannuation
• Canberra based

Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations. 

We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people. 

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 40 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.  

The Position 
As a Director Talent Acquisition and Development lead, you will lead the MDBA’s strategic initiative, the “MDBA Academy”, to support capability development throughout the agency. This key leadership role involves designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive and targeted package of learning programs that align with our agency objectives that foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

If you are passionate about fostering professional growth, cultivating organisational excellence through learning and have a track record of successful program implementation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Director, Talent Acquisition and Development. 

Your key responsibilities in this role are to: 
• Develop and execute a strategic learning and Development program (to be known as the MDBA Academy) to address our agency needs and support career progression across all work classifications.
• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to identify organisational skills gaps and create targeted talent engagement pathways to identify and develop future employees to sustain long term organisational performance.
• Lead the design and delivery of engaging and effective learning solutions that enhance individual and organisational performance, incorporating various modalities such as e-learning, in person workshops, coaching and mentoring.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with external training providers, industry experts and tertiary institutions. 
• Oversee the evaluation of training effectiveness and make data driven recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning by promoting and fostering a positive learning environment. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies to ensure the agency retains its innovative edge. 
• Growing and leveraging the agency’s entry level employment programs to ensure they provide robust talent pipelines as part of a wider talent and succession management approach.

What we offer you
• You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
• At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative. 
• Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service. 
• Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
• Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people. 
• Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people. 
• Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities. 
• Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
• A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program. 
• Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations. 

Tell me more
It is easy to apply for a job at the MDBA. Go to www.mdba.gov.au/careers and tell us what makes you the ideal candidate. Take the opportunity to work with the MDBA as we continue to make a difference through the protection and enhancement of the environment.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Cedelle Burroughs, Senior Director, People & Support Services ***************@mdba.gov.au

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