Head of Capability

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Water Full time

**Job Number**:
979560

**Work type**:
Permanent Full Time

**Location**:
Melbourne - Docklands

**Categories**:
Human Resources

**Who we are**:
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a yard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra—we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home —just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

**About the Role**:
Reporting to the Executive General Manager of People & Transformation, Paula Jeffs, this is a pivotal role within the Capability and People Experience Team. As Head of Capability & People Experience you will be responsible for:

- Leading a high performing and successful team of 3 direct reports who are responsible for Leadership Capability, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and Talent, Performance and People Experience.
- Collaborating with the Senior Leadership Group, Executive Leadership Group and Managing Director to develop organisational development (OD) and capability solutions across the enterprise.
- Inspiring, coaching and managing a team of 12 to deliver on work plans and strategies aligned to business goals that deliver measurable results and outcomes.
- Providing leadership and expert OD advice to senior leaders with a strategic mindset and offering a pragmatic approach to consulting with key stakeholders in a complex workforce environment.
- Designing and delivering tailored solutions to build capability and culture at Melbourne Water by using innovation and insights to bridge strategy to actionable objectives.

You can learn more about this opportunity through the Role Mandate G2 Role Mandate - Head of Capability People Experience.pdf

**About you**:

- OD professional with extensive experience leading experts in learning, D&I, culture, talent and performance.
- Passionate manager with a track record of building and maintaining relationships, partnering with and influencing key stakeholders.
- Measured senior leader committed to continuous improvement, innovation and embedding future fit strategies.
- You have advanced business acumen to oversee effectiveness and efficiencies, and return on investments for all programs of work.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to various internal and external customers.
- Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, Psychology, or other relevant fields.

**Why join us**:
At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working - but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

**How to Apply**:
Closing date: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

**Advertised**:
08 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Closing**:
18 May 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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