The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of airspace and provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia's busiest airports. Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country, including an island. This team is helping to secure the future of Australia's skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world. We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.
The Role
Airservices Australia is on a journey of transformation & optimisation with a strong focus on our people. As such, we are looking for an experienced and passionate senior leader to support our people capabilities & overall organisational deliverables as the Head of Talent and Capability in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney. Reporting directly to the Chief People and Culture Officer, you will ultimately be responsible for driving the design, development and execution of our organisation's strategic talent and capability plans across Australia including Leadership Development, Talent & Capability and Talent Acquisition functions. This role requires both operational hands-on delivery and strategic thinking. Additional core role responsibilities include:
* Develop & execute our organisation's talent strategies
* Deliver expert advice to our Executive Leadership Team & Board
* Identify & implement strategies to combat critical talent-based capabilities
* Drive & encourage a high-performance culture with clear accountability & results
* Coach, develop & retain high-performing teams & leaders
* Develop & implement policy framework & procedures to ensure compliance
* Lead transformational change initiatives across functions
* Monitor and report on the performance of our Talent and Capability Department
* Oversee impactful L&D programmes including executive leadership training
* Model the Know Me, Focus Me, Value Me leadership standard
The Person
We require an experienced senior leader and talent & capability expert for this key leadership position where you will directly influence and impact the future of our people and organisation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our people and the broader organisation. Therefore, we are looking for the following in our successful candidate:
* Master's degree (MBA, Organisational Psychology, Business) or equivalent
* Experience working directly with C-suite Executives & Board Members
* Cross-function management experience within talent lifecycle departments
* Proven ability to interpret strategy & policy to set & deliver talent objectives
* Strong leadership & management skills which build high-performing teams
* Competent with creating & implementing guidelines, policies & frameworks
About Us
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for managing airspace and providing aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia's busiest airports. We have a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country, including an island. Our goal is to provide safe and efficient air travel while keeping the skies amongst the safest in the world.