Global Leadership Capability Development Manager

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

The Opportunity

Cochlear has an opportunity for a Global Leadership Capability Development Manager based in our Sydney headquarters. In this role, the successful Global Leadership Capability Development Manager will lead the global governance, alignment, and coordination of leadership development activities across Cochlear. You will design and deliver impactful leadership and learning experiences that enable performance and potential for employees worldwide.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and curating global leadership and employee learning experiences (e.g., Leading The Way, Manager Capability Development, Cochlear Academy).

• Aligning learning programs with broader Talent Development strategies including culture, engagement, performance, and well-being.

• Reviewing and improving existing learning experiences to ensure relevance and high standards.

• Collaborating with regional Talent Development teams and business partners to understand and meet global development needs.

• Partnering with external providers to enrich learning solutions and ensure quality delivery.

• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to a safe and effective working environment.

What makes this opportunity unique?

This role offers the chance to work with stakeholders across global functions, gain a holistic view of culture and talent management, and contribute directly to building capability that supports Cochlear's business growth.

About You

As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven experience in instructional design for leadership and employee development.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

• Demonstrated success in a global or multi-national role.

• Action-oriented with a mindset for experimentation and continuous improvement.

• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Preferred experience with AI and design tools, and accreditation in certified learning programs.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

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