Head of Talent Capability

The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a governmentowned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11 of the worlds airspace and provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australias busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country from bustling cities to regional and remote locations including an island. This team are helping to secure the future of Australias skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely linking family 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 & optimisation with strong focus on our people. As such we are looking for an experienced and passionate senior leader to support our people capabilities & 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 ultimately be responsible for driving the design development and of our organisations strategic talent and capability plans across Australia including Leadership Development Talent & Capability and Talent Acquisition functions.

Unlike other positions this is a combination of operational handson delivery & strategic thinking. Additional core role responsibilities include the following.

Develop & execute our organisations talent strategies
Deliver expert advice to our Executive Leadership Team & Board
Identify & implement strategies to combat critical talentbased capabilities
Drive & encourage a highperformance culture with clear accountability & results
Coach develop & retain highperforming teams & leaders
Develop & implement policy framework & procedures to ensure compliance Lead transformational change initiatives across functions
Monitor and report on the performance of our Talent and Capability Department
Oversee impactful L&D programmes including executive leadership training
Model the Know Me Focus Me Value Me leadership standard

The Person
As this is a key leadership position where you will directly influence and impact the future of our people and organisation we do require an experienced senior leader and talent & capability expert. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our people and the broader organisation and therefore we are looking for the following in our successful candidate.

Masters degree (MBA Organisational Psychology Business) or equivalent
Experience working directly with Csuite Executives & Board Members
Crossfunction management experience within talent lifecycle departments
Proven ability to interpret strategy & policy to set & deliver talent objectives
Strong leadership & management skills which build highperforming teams
Competent with creating & implementing guidelines policies & frameworks

How to Apply
To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close on Monday 14 April 2025 at 9:00am (AEST).

Should you require any further information please reach out to Asher Miller Talent Acquisition Lead at

At Airservices Australia we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought perspectives and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds gender identities people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.