Closing date: 27/08/2026
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About the job
Vacancy information
Position title: Executive Level 1 - Assistant Director, Learning and Development_EXT
Job Requisition ID: 1859
Location: Canberra on Ngunnawal Country
Tenure: Ongoing
Our Opportunity
The Assistant Director, Learning and Development leads the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of IPAustralia's learning and development function, ensuring programs, systems and investments build workforce capability and support organisational priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading learning and development strategy, policies, frameworks and programs that support capability, workforce planning and organisational performance
Managing the centralised Learning and Development budget, including procurement, reporting and governance to ensure value for money and alignment with business priorities
Providing strategic advice to senior leaders on workforce capability, learning priorities and professional development initiatives
Overseeing corporate learning and capability programs, including induction, study assistance, mentoring, professional memberships, employee recognition and mandatory learning
Providing strategic oversight of the agency's learning management system, ensuring effective governance, user experience and continuous improvement
Monitoring learning compliance and workforce capability outcomes, using data and insights to inform decision-making and capability planning
Building strong stakeholder relationships to influence learning priorities and deliver organisational outcomes
Managing risks and ensuring compliance with legislative, APS and organisational requirements
Leading and developing a high-performing team,fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and customer focused service delivery
Collaborating across People Services to align learninginitiatives with the IP Australia People Strategy and deliver integrated workforce capability outcomes.
Job specific capabilities
We are looking for someone who can:
Build strong stakeholder relationships to identify workforce capability needs and influence learning priorities
Provide expert advice on learning and development, capability uplift and professional development programs
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing and inclusive team
Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, including preparing high-quality advice, briefs and reports
Lead the design, delivery and evaluation of learning and development initiatives aligned with organisational priorities
Use data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
Ensure strong governance, risk management and compliance with relevant policies and requirements
Collaborate across the organisation and APS to deliver integrated workforce and capability outcomes
Support organisational change and promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex environment
Bring relevant qualifications and/or significant experience in learning and development, human resources or a related field.
Looking for more information?
Our candidate kit contains details including the capabilities required, the contact officer, and how to apply.
Applications Close
Applications close at 11:59pm (AEST) on Thursday 27 August 2026
