Head of Learning and Capability

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Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Company Description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

We're growing our P&C team With a significant investment in our People & Culture function, we've created multiple new positions.

In this newly created role, the Head of Learning & Capability will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive, data-driven learning and capability strategy and learning experiences across different modalities.

You will also lead a team to architect innovative and scalable learning solutions that directly support employee growth, drive high performance, cultivate an agile and collaborative culture, and enhance organisational effectiveness.

This is a unique opportunity to drive impactful change at Nine, playing a key role as we grow and transform

Day to day you will:

• Manage a team of learning and development professionals
• Lead the development and execution of a data-informed and innovative learning and development strategy that aligns with the organisation's strategic goals
• Identify and assess current and future capability needs through data and insights, designing and implementing strategic learning experiences to address them
• Ensure learning experiences are scalable, effective, and align with adult learning principles and instructional design best practices
• Cultivate and influence strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Utilise and implement learning technology (e.g., Workday, LMS) to effectively deliver, track, and evaluate learning and compliance programs
• Stay abreast of current L&D trends and research
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and development by promoting opportunities and encouraging employee ownership of their career growth

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing adult learning and development experiences
• Proven ability to develop and deliver effective learning solutions using a variety of modalities in large and complex organisations
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to inform learning strategies, measure program effectiveness, and demonstrate business impact
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and other learning technologies
• Tertiary qualification or degree in HR, OD, or equivalent

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Advertising, Arts & Media 1,001-5,000 employees

Nine is where you'll make your mark.

Nine is Australia's leading media company. Our brands entertain, inform, and engage millions of people who watch our shows, listen to our radio, or read our publications every day across the country. We play an important role in Australia and carry that responsibility with pride and respect.

Nine is where you'll make your mark.

Nine is Australia's leading media company. Our brands entertain, inform, and engage millions of people who watch our shows, listen to our radio, or read our publications every day across the country. We play an important role in Australia and carry that responsibility with pride and respect.

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