Manager Capability Strategy, Design and Delivery

Join People and Culture as the Manager, Capability Strategy, Design and Delivery (VPS6) and play a pivotal role in shaping a future‑ready workforce. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to drive an enterprise‑wide capability strategy, designing and delivering contemporary learning solutions that strengthen leadership, embed culture and uplift organisational performance. You will lead a team of specialists to translate workforce insights into practical, scalable capability solutions, while partnering with senior leaders to identify current and emerging capability needs and ensure the organisation remains relevant in a rapidly changing environment. Bringing deep expertise in capability design and delivery, you will balance strategic thinking with delivery discipline—continually evolving learning approaches to ensure they are impactful, evidence‑based and aligned to organisational priorities. If you are a forward‑thinking leader who thrives on influencing at scale, shaping learning ecosystems and driving continuous improvement, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading the design and delivery of enterprise capability solutions, including capability frameworks and strategies, with a strong track record of building team capability and delivering measurable organisational impact.
• Proven ability to apply contemporary and innovative learning approaches to design, deliver and evaluate learning solutions that are practical, scalable and aligned to organisational needs.
• Strong strategic and futures thinking capability, with the ability to anticipate emerging workforce skills and capability requirements, and translate these into forward looking learning and capability strategies that keep the organisation relevant and continuously improving

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 29 June 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.