• Flexible location/Work from home
• Play a critical role in the achievement of our strategy
• Be part of a national feminist organisation

Are you a dedicated learning and development professional, fostering inclusive and supportive work environments, looking to join an intersectional not-for-profit? YWCA is looking for an experienced Capability and Development Lead to drive development, ways of working, and culture. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about helping others to grow and thrive and contributing to work that has a positive impact. Do you excel at managing both strategic initiatives and everyday People and Culture functions? If you are eager to contribute to a feminist, not-for-profit organisation and make a significant impact, we have an exceptional opportunity for you.

• Location: Sydney or Melbourne - Hybrid Working – Office + Remote
• Contract: Full-Time or Part-time @ 0.8FTE Ongoing
• Impactful Work: Be a part of an organisation that is dedicated to making a future where gender equality is a reality

About Us

For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia.

Our mission drives us every day to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality. We are looking for a dynamic Capability and Development Lead to play a critical role in helping us achieve our goals and continue our impactful work.

What You'll Do

As our Capability and Development Lead, you will play a key role in driving and facilitating learning and growth opportunities for our team members so they can continue to deliver high quality support and services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and champion workforce improvement initiatives that enhance team member engagement, build capability, and drive cultural and performance growth.
• Conduct training needs analyses to identify capability gaps and design targeted organisational and leadership development programs.
• Develop and implement effective capability building and development initiatives that align with strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement consultation, decision making and change management practice frameworks, equipping leaders to manage change effectively.
• Develop tools, resources, and guidance to support embedding organisation capability and development frameworks in day-to-day practice
• Develop and coordinate project plans and tools to deliver timely, high quality and fit for purpose outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including leaders, subject matter experts, and the People and Culture team to co-design and deliver impactful capability and development initiatives.

Who You Are

We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional who is enthusiastic about advancing gender equality and fostering a learning and growth mindset culture. You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field
• Experience in implementing capability development strategies and frameworks
• Experience in managing projects and delivering end-to-end capability initiatives
• Experience using LMS platforms and digital learning tools
• Strong instructional design and facilitation skills
• Ability to analyse data and provide insights to inform decision-making
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels based on trust and collaboration
• Concise and tailored communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Adapts well to and can lead, drive, and advocate change in an organisation
• Demonstrated passion for Women’s Rights, social change and contributing to an organisation that advocates for equality through influencing and pushing boundaries
• Valid state-based working with children or working with vulnerable people check
• Experience working within a Not-for-Profit environment (highly desirable)

Successful candidates will need to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

• National Criminal History Check
• Valid State-Based Working with Children Permit

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How to Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? We want to hear from you!

Click "Apply now" to submit your application.

Apply by the listed closing date by sending your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

Questions?

Contact Belinda Harrison at [email protected] using the subject line: Capability and Development Lead - Sydney / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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