Defence Capability Services

18 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia powerdata group consulting Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Location: Canberra, ACT (or flexible within Australia)

Employment Type: Full-time / Contract

Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Capability Development & Learning Specialist to lead and deliver strategic initiatives across insurance advisory, continuous improvement, and learning and development programs. This role is pivotal in shaping workforce capability, driving innovation, and supporting professional development across Defence and partner organisations.

Key Responsibilities

Specialist Advisory & Strategy

  • Provide expert insurance advice tailored to Defence operational contexts
  • Lead business strategy facilitation, coaching and mentoring programs for teams and individuals
  • Design and deliver SES development programs and executive coaching initiatives

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

  • Develop and implement continuous improvement frameworks across business units
  • Facilitate individual coaching and mentoring programs to enhance performance and leadership

Learning & Development Services

  • Conduct L&D analysis, design, and development of training programs
  • Manage learning systems and oversee implementation and administration of L&D initiatives
  • Deliver negotiation skills training and other targeted capability programs
  • Evaluate L&D effectiveness and drive improvements based on data and feedback

Competency & Certification

  • Lead competency assessments and support professional body sponsorship and certification pathways
  • Promote multilingual capability through Languages Other Than English (LOTE) training and support
Skills & Experience Required
  • Proven experience in Defence, Government, or complex enterprise environments
  • Strong background in learning and development, coaching, and strategic facilitation
  • Demonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement programs
  • Experience with insurance advisory in a Defence or risk-sensitive context
  • Familiarity with LMS platforms, instructional design, and training evaluation
  • Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in one or more LOTEs (desirable)
  • Relevant qualifications in education, business, insurance, or organisational development

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