The Role As Head of Learning & Organisational Development, you will own the end-to-end portfolio, from leadership development and critical capability building to organisational design, culture and change, early careers and technical learning. This requires a leader who can set strategic direction, influence at the executive level, and drive consistent execution across a decentralised, project-driven organisation. You will be accountable for: Defining and leading the Group's learning and organisational development strategy, aligned to business priorities and future capability requirements Delivering a practical, scalable learning portfolio that supports safe and effective project delivery spanning leadership programs, technical skills and early careers Leading organisational development initiatives that improve effectiveness, culture and performance across the enterprise Partnering with senior leaders to diagnose organisational challenges and design solutions that lift team and business performance Leading and supporting change management across significant business transformations, ensuring people and capability are central to how change lands Shaping leadership culture and accountability through frameworks, diagnostics and targeted interventions Driving workforce and succession planning that builds depth of capability and reduces key person risk Owning operational delivery across planning, budget, governance and performance metrics Leading a high-performing team with clear accountability for delivery and outcomes Using data and insight to measure impact, drive continuous improvement and inform investment decisions What You'll Bring Significant experience in senior learning and organisational development leadership roles within large, complex, operational or project-based organisations A strong OD foundation, including experience in organisational design, culture change, diagnostics and change management A proven ability to translate enterprise strategy into practical solutions with measurable commercial impact Strong governance and commercial capability, including budget management, prioritisation and performance measurement Deep understanding of leadership development and workforce capability in safety-critical or delivery-focused environments The ability to influence senior leaders while staying grounded in frontline and project realities An outcomes-driven, pragmatic leadership style Why This Role You will have genuine influence over how a large, complex organisation builds capability and organisational effectiveness in a way that directly supports delivery, safety and performance. The scope is enterprise-wide, the stakeholders are senior, and the impact is real. If you are a practitioner who leads from the front, thinks commercially and builds things that last, this is a role worth pursuing. Applications are being managed confidentially. The organisation and further details will be shared with the shortlisted candidates. To express interest, reach out directly dconnors@sharpandcarter.com.au - 0413100931 or apply via the link.
