Head of Organisational Development

• Play an active role in the Jetstar People and Communications Leadership team.
• Exciting opportunity to develop the strategic leadership and Organisational Development strategies.
• Full time permanent opportunity based at our Head office in Collingwood.

If you’ve ever thought about a career in aviation — now is the perfect time to take off with Jetstar! We are undertaking one of the biggest recruitment campaigns in our 19-year-history. Join us during an exciting period as we welcome more state-of-the-art aircraft, launch new international routes and continue our mission to help more people take off through low fares.
The Head of Organisational Development will work across operational and corporate portfolios to build capability and deliver Jetstar’s strategic Organisational Development priorities and help to drive Jetstar’s unique culture. The position will maintain strong relationships across the business to co-design and deliver learning and development opportunities to support the business’ priorities and drive high performance outcomes. You will also be responsible for Jetstar’s Talent Acquisition function and Inclusion and Diversity commitments, working collaboratively with a strong team to build an end to end and inclusive talent management strategy .
The core responsibilities of this role will be:

• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to create and implement the Jetstar Professional Development Strategy with a tiered approach for layers of leadership, individual contributors, operational and corporate employees.
• Partner with the Qantas Group People Community and Leaders to conduct training needs analysis and identify opportunities for new, improved or refreshed professional development opportunities.
• Lead and work collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team to align the business’ recruitment and resourcing priorities with the overarching People Strategy
• Develop and implement talent management strategy and frameworks
• Work closely with the Group Inclusion & Diversity team to design and develop strategy, frameworks and processes to meet overarching Inclusion and Diversity priorities
• Develop and drive learning programs including both face to face and online training sessions.
• Ensuring learning solutions developed are aligned to both portfolios strategic approach and the business goals and objectives

To be considered, key skills will include:

• 10+ years’ experience in training management and facilitation roles
• Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills as well as knowledge of adult learning principles and solutions
• Experience working in L&D - training management, business partnering, consulting or similar activities
• Experience in Talent Acquisition for large, complex organisations
• Sound analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional leadership and people management capability with the ability to lead, motivate, engage and develop high performing teams
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to effectively address challenging situations

About Jetstar
The Jetstar Group has airlines in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan. Launch in 2004, we have grown from a team of 700 to 7,600 and have flown more than 250 million passengers. Collectively we now offer more than 5000 flights a week to more than 85 destinations in 17 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region, with a fleet of more than 130 aircraft.
Our Culture
Jetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams search for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance. If you love the road less travelled, you’ll love working here because ours is a team who innovate every day, thrive on delivery, support each other and celebrate our successes. You’ll be supported to challenge, anticipate and explore while you work will connect people and enrich lives. We encourage diversity and aim to create an environment where our employees feel valued, respected and enabled.
Our Benefits
Team members have access to heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world – not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas and other partner airlines.
Inclusion and Diversity
Jetstar is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.
Applications close: Sunday the 14th of January 2024
Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.