Leadership Development Manager

Leadership Development Manager

The opportunity 

As our Leadership Development Manager, you’ll be instrumental in creating and delivering best in class learning experiences. 

The primary purpose of the Leadership Development Manager is to manage the design and implementation of dynamic and effective learning strategies and programs that enhance the leadership skills and behaviours of people across the organization. This role involves designing and delivering effective learning structures, effective course content, and ensuring that learning outcomes align with the organization's objectives.  

The role will work closely with key stakeholders including EY Oceania Senior Leadership, Talent and Talent Development colleagues, and vendors/partners to design, develop and maintain learning solutions and resources. 

This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract and can be performed from any of our EY offices in Australia or New Zealand. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Lead the program management and/or project management of Leadership and Counselling programs (people management), initiatives and milestones. 
• Prepare and manage a detailed plan for each design project, including milestones, resources (including vendors/partners) risk, impacts, issues and mitigants.
• Define, measure and evaluate learning objectives, impacts and outcomes.
• Utilise data and feedback to inform metrics and leverage these to support continuous improvement efforts, in partnership with other Talent Development streams.
• Collaborate with other Talent Development pillars to produce best practice learning solutions and experiences to meet the business and/or talent development strategy.
   

What we look for      

To be considered for this role you must have skills and experience;

• Proven experience in leadership design, learning design and deployment or Business Partnering or Performance 
• Ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects in fast-paced environment
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or Tertiary Degree in Education/Training, or related HR discipline.
• 1-2 years of relevant industry experience in a similar role 

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• Exceptional project and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience leading a team
• Fast, agile, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to tailor communications for different channels and audiences.

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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