Learning & Capability Consultant Full-time continuing opportunity
Join the Advancement Portfolio and help shape the capability of one of Australia's leading fundraising teams
HEO 8 salary package plus 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Advancement Portfolio is seeking a Learning & Capability Consultant to drive a strategic approach to workforce capability, leadership development and organisational effectiveness across the portfolio.
Working closely with the Advancement Executive Team, senior leaders and managers, you'll identify current and future capability requirements, proactively assess workforce gaps and design practical solutions that build a high-performing, future-ready workforce.
The role acts as a trusted adviser to leaders, translating strategic priorities into impactful learning, leadership and workforce development initiatives.
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional learning and development delivery and influence capability at a portfolio-wide level.
You'll lead initiatives spanning leadership development, onboarding, performance and career development, workforce planning and organisational development, while leveraging data, insights and emerging technologies to drive measurable outcomes.
We're looking for someone who can think strategically while remaining highly practical.
You'll be comfortable navigating competing priorities, facilitating conversations with senior stakeholders and responding quickly to evolving business needs to deliver solutions that work in practice.
About you
You are an experienced learning and capability professional with a strong understanding of adult learning principles and a passion for building organisational capability.
You combine commercial thinking, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a solutions-focused mindset to influence outcomes and create meaningful impact.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering learning, capability and organisational development initiatives.
Experience partnering with senior leaders to identify capability requirements and influence.




Strong understanding of adult learning and contemporary learning practices.
Excellent facilitation, consultation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation.
The ability to think on your feet, prioritise effectively and balance multiple competing demands.
Experience designing and evaluating capability development programs and learning solutions.
Confidence working with external providers and evaluating learning solutions to achieve business outcomes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in learning and development, organisational development, education or human resources.
About us
The Advancement Portfolio is home to Australia's most successful university fundraising program.
Having completed the nation's first $1 billion fundraising campaign and now embarking on the next chapter of growth, Advancement plays a critical role in enabling world-class teaching, research and student support at the University of Sydney.
The portfolio brings together Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Services, working collaboratively to create meaningful impact through philanthropy, engagement and strategic partnerships.
Why join us?
As well as the opportunity to make a significant contribution to capability and workforce development across a leading portfolio, we offer a range of rewards and benefits including:
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
17% employer superannuation contribution
Access to professional development and career growth opportunities
Generous leave provisions
Access to fitness and wellbeing initiatives




Opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation with a strong sense of purpose
A vibrant campus environment and inclusive community
Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements throughout your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.
We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve.
We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Closing Date
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 11:59pm, Sunday 16th August
Applications Close Sunday 16 August *******:59 PM
Additional Information
The University values are excellence, trust and accountability.
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion.
Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made.
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📌 Learning & Capability Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 New South Wales