People Lead, Capability & Learning

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an excellent opportunity for a People Lead, Capability & Learning to join our business. The location of this role is flexible.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Reporting to the Head of Talent, Capability & Change, you will be responsible for leading the Capability and Learning team to deliver learning strategies aligned to our organisational and people priorities. The role will provide specialist expertise to the Executive Leadership Team, People Organisation Leadership Team and multiple key stakeholders across the organisation to influence and drive people outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Fostering a learning and growth culture that drives employee engagement and builds business capability and sustainability through enablement of continuous professional development
• Providing leadership and governance of an enterprise wide strategic learning framework that drives quality learning standards and outcomes
• Co-designing the enterprise capability framework and associated career and development pathways in partnership with local and global Functions
• Implementing the leadership capability framework and holistic strategy to strengthen leadership capability
• Building a capability and innovation culture through digital enablement
• In partnership with key stakeholders, build local Indigenous community capability and connection to culture within the Osborne SA precinct
• Supporting and developing the Capability and Learning Team through strong alignment to broader strategic priorities, team cohesion, collaboration and enabled performance.

About YOU

• Broad experience in HR capability and learning in a variety of senior roles
• Previous experience working in the heavy manufacturing, construction or related industries would be desirable
• Senior leadership experience and experience leading teams
• Ability to contribute to the design of enterprise wide people strategy and frameworks
• Personable with excellent communication and influencing skills
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Development or related field would be desirable 

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance may be required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.