Learning and Capability Manager

Hi, we're PEXA

Every time a house is bought, sold or refinanced in Australia your lawyer, conveyancer and lender will most likely use a digital platform to settle your property, this is where we come in. PEXA's world-first digital settlement platform has revolutionised the way we exchange property in Australia helping over 20,000 people a week safely settle their homes. And this is just the beginning. Our data and insights are helping organisations unlock the intel they need to drive change and possibilities.

Since starting our journey in 2010, we now employ a team of over 1,000 people working across multiple continents. We're still growing, innovating and looking ahead, but behind our greatest achievements, there is a team of curious creators and big thinkers. That's why, we're looking for ambitious people like yourself to join the team.

About The Role

As the Learning and Capability Manager, you will architect and drive PEXA's strategy for cultivating top talent and building critical capabilities. Through the PEXA Academy, you will drive learning interventions that accelerate skill mastery, leadership development, and a high-performance culture aligned with our DEI vision.

You will be a trusted consultant to senior leaders, gaining deep insights into future capability gaps and designing innovative, high-impact solutions. Your offerings will encompass cutting-edge learning approaches, emerging technologies, and immersive experiences that prepare our workforce for PEXA's evolving needs.

Key Accountabilities

1. Learning Strategy Formulation & Governance
   
   • Construct and execute a visionary, data-driven learning strategy and roadmap that proactively addresses current and future capability requirements. This would require a close working relationship with business partners, talent, and OD to ensure a balanced strategy that supports business-critical skills as well as skills for the future.
   
   • Establish robust governance ensuring seamless integration and strategic alignment of all learning initiatives across PEXA.
2. PEXA Academy Leadership
   
   • Accountable for the strategic design, delivery, and success of learning initiatives across the organisation, ensuring they drive capability growth, engagement, and future-fit performance.
   
   • Be recognised across the organisation as a thought leader and SME who can provide expert knowledge in capability.
   
   • Can demonstrate knowledge and expertise on a broad range of capabilities to drive strong business outcomes that support the uplift in talent across the organisation.
   
   • Own the full breadth of the PEXA Academy's offerings, from leadership curriculum to targeted capability-building pathways.
   
   • Reimagine the Graduate program as an elite talent accelerator, attracting top prospects and propelling their rapid development.
   
   • Conceptualise and launch transformative, future-focused learning experiences across all business domains.
   
   • Foster thriving communities of practice that spark knowledge exchange and peer-to-peer learning.
   
   • Infuse learning with technologies and innovative modalities befitting PEXA's industry leadership.
3. Managing Vendors and Partnerships
   
   • Cultivate and manage our ecosystem of learning providers, negotiating strategic partnerships that maximise value and impact.
   
   • Ensure external solutions seamlessly amplify PEXA's internal capabilities in service of the overarching learning strategy.
4. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocacy
   
   • Champion learning initiatives that actively promote DEI, creating equitable growth opportunities across all roles and demographics.
   
   • Embed inclusive principles into learning design, delivery, and facilitation to foster a truly belonging culture.
5. Data-Driven Decisions
   
   • Implement robust measurement frameworks capturing qualitative and quantitative learning effectiveness.
   
   • Leverage data-driven insights to continuously enhance offerings, demonstrating clear ROI and strategic business impact.
   
   • Establish learning data governance and drive cross-functional alignment on metrics and reporting.
6. Stakeholder Engagement
   
   • Engage proactively with senior leaders to deeply understand strategic priorities and translate them into targeted capability roadmaps.
   
   • Exemplify trusted partnership, providing consultative guidance and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver unified solutions.

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience leading high-impact, innovative corporate learning functions in dynamic, technology-driven organisations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute transformative learning strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Mastery across the full spectrum of learning modalities, from immersive in-person to virtual, social, self-directed, and emerging technologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, adeptly partnering with executives and cross-functional leaders.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic vendor management capabilities to optimise external partnerships.
• Proficiency in data analysis, learning metrics, and data governance to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication abilities to articulate vision, influence stakeholders, and inspire teams.

Key Attributes

• Visionary and innovative leader with a passion for developing world-class talent capabilities.
• Strategic mindset coupled with strong business acumen and commercial savviness.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in ambiguity while driving transformational change.
• Unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Credibility and executive presence to influence and mobilise teams at all levels.
• Relentless drive for excellence and continuous learning.

A career at PEXA starts with you

If you think you have the required skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you – even if you don't tick all the boxes. At PEXA we support your growth and help you discover your full potential.

Why join us

• Flexibility is in our DNA.
• Your holistic wellbeing is important to us. Enjoy meditation, yoga, boxing classes and a wellness day each month to recharge
• We know that work is just one aspect of your life. That's why we offer up to 12 weeks 'workcation' for you to extend personal travel time and work remotely.
• Take the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Learn from the best and upskill with PEXA Academy certifications and grow your career.

Our commitment to our people and a better future

At PEXA we want you to embrace your best self each day, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and participate, so that every person can reach their full potential. We want our people to feel equally valued, supported and celebrated. With market-leading benefits that make a difference, we're committed to supporting individuals, families and carers. Your culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and other attributes make you unique We couldn't be prouder to have a team that reflects the richness of our wider community.

We're a proud 'Circle Back Initiative' Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

Stay Connected

A career at PEXA is exciting, challenging and rewarding, and we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join the team. You can learn more about life at PEXA on our website and social channels too.