Head of Talent Capability

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11 of the world's airspace and the provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia's busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset, with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country, including cities, regional, remote areas, and islands. This team helps secure the future of Australia's skies, keeping it among the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely, linking families and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.

The Role

Airservices Australia is on a journey of transformation and optimisation, with a strong focus on our people. We are seeking an experienced and passionate senior leader to support our people capabilities and overall organisational deliverables as the Head of Talent and Capability in Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney.

Reporting directly to the Chief People and Culture Officer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing our organisation's strategic talent and capability plans across Australia, including leadership development, talent & capability, and talent acquisition functions.

This position combines operational hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. Core responsibilities include :

• Developing and executing our organisation's talent strategies
• Delivering expert advice to our Executive Leadership Team and Board
• Identifying and implementing strategies to address critical talent-based capabilities
• Driving a high-performance culture with clear accountability and results
• Coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing teams and leaders
• Developing and implementing policy frameworks and procedures to ensure compliance
• Leading transformational change initiatives across functions
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of the Talent and Capability Department
• Overseeing impactful learning and development programs, including executive leadership training
• Modeling the 'Know Me, Focus Me, Value Me' leadership standard

The Person

This is a key leadership role where you will influence and impact the future of our people and organisation. We seek an experienced senior leader and talent & capability expert who can shape the future of our people and organisation. The ideal candidate will have :

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application online before the closing date on Monday, 14 April 2025, at 9 : 00 am (AEST).

For further information, please contact Asher Miller, Talent Acquisition Lead.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Airservices Australia, we embrace diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities. We value a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disabilities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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