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Director - Change and Capability

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Scyneadvisory logoScyneadvisory · Melbourne, Australia
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We are seeking an experienced Director to lead delivery across our Workforce Capability portfolio. This is a senior client-facing leadership role, accountable for the quality and commercial performance of complex transformation programs spanning Australia's skills, employment and training ecosystem. You will bring deep domain credibility, the ability to originate and shape work, and a track record of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Our Change & Capability team in the Transformation practice empowers our clients to plan, prepare for and take advantage of the rapid changes to work and their workforce. We work across elements including: Organisational and cultural transformation Future of work and workforce Learning and capability uplift Change strategy and delivery As a permanent member of our team, you'll have the chance to develop your consulting skills and experience, and advance your career as a trusted advisor to our clients in the skills, employment and training sector. You'll also benefit from mentorship by industry leaders, helping you build on your existing expertise. In this role as a Director, you will: Oversee the growth and performance of the workforce capability team, engaging in advisory and delivery work across Asutralia's skills, employment and training sector Provide vision and direction for the team you lead, including resource planning, and setting and achieving strategic business targets. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders. Contribute to the overall success and quality of projects Drive business development through relationship-led origination, proposal development, and active participation in government procurement processes Build and mentor high-performing consulting teams, contributing to capability uplift across our ABCDE delivery framework We are searching for purpose-driven and passionate people who share and can live our values. Ideally, you have experience across some of the following domains: Professional experience in management consulting or senior government roles with experience at a Director level or equivalent Demonstrated experience in labour market analysis, including workforce skills and training analysis, and career pathways. Proven track record in complex, public-facing stakeholder engagement, effectively collaborating with employers, unions, and government entities. A background in data analysis and insight generation, with specific proficiency in relevant labour market datasets. Prior experience in the development or review of standards, credentials, and qualifications, encompassing training packages and non-accredited training (e.g., microcredentials). Previous engagement with projects focused on skilled migration and employment services. Strong commercial acumen, being able to shape, price, and grow a portfolio of work Existing relationships with senior officials across relevant Australian government agencies. Previous consulting experience is favourable. This will allow you to hit the ground running, leading consulting engagements and being directly involved in the day-to-day management of our local Transformation practice. As a Director, you will also develop new project work with existing clients and through creating new client relationships. Market leading Parental Leave : Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave). Flex working : Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us. Additional leave : a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more! Employee share options for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership. Smart Device reimbursement : Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill. Wellness and Lifestyle benefits : We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle. Sonder : A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members. Interested in working together or want to find out more? If you too share our purpose


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