18 Month Maternity Leave Contract - Port Adelaide Location
Harrison McMillan is proud to partner with
ASC
to appoint a
Competency & Capability Development Lead
for an 18-month maternity leave contract within their Talent & Performance team.
Reporting to the Talent & Performance Manager, you will lead the next phase of ASC's competency and career development program, driving adoption, capability uplift and workforce development outcomes across a complex and highly skilled workforce.
This opportunity will suit an experienced Organisational Development, Talent, Capability or People & Culture professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery.
About the Role
This role is far more than framework design.
The successful candidate will inherit a substantial body of project work already underway and be responsible for driving adoption, stakeholder engagement, change management and practical implementation outcomes across the organisation.
ASC is seeking a pragmatic Organisational Development or People & Culture professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
A key focus of the role is overseeing ASC's competency development program, including aligning competencies and proficiency levels to role architecture, facilitating assessment processes and supporting career development pathways across the organisation.
You will also manage an established external specialist provider that delivers benchmarking, implementation expertise and additional resourcing support.
Strong vendor management capability, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills will therefore be essential.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of ASC's competency framework program




Align competency and proficiency frameworks with role architecture and business requirements
Facilitate self-assessment, cross-assessment and calibration activities
Develop practical tools, resources and implementation guides
Drive stakeholder engagement, communications and change activities
Support career development initiatives, career pathways and workforce capability planning
Manage project timelines, governance and delivery milestones
Manage external providers and support stakeholders through implementation and adoption
About You
We are seeking an experienced Organisational Development, Talent, Capability or People & Culture professional with a track record of delivering workforce capability initiatives within complex environments.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
Experience implementing competency, capability or workforce development frameworks
Strong Organisational Development and/or People & Culture capability
Demonstrated project and program management experience
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
Experience leading change and adoption initiatives
Ability to translate concepts into practical business solutions
Experience developing implementation resources, frameworks and workforce tools
Strong vendor and consultant management capability
Ability to work effectively in environments experiencing ongoing change and competing priorities
Most importantly,



you will bring the ability to keep momentum across a significant program of work, navigate stakeholder complexity and translate capability frameworks into practical business outcomes.
Experience within defence, government, infrastructure, utilities, resources, manufacturing or other large-scale organisations will be highly regarded.
Culture & Fit
ASC is seeking someone who is:
Collaborative, calm, adaptable and resilient
Pragmatic and outcomes-focused
Politically astute with solid stakeholder capability
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and organisational complexity
A genuine team player who builds credibility and trust
Importantly, ASC is seeking a practitioner who enjoys delivery and implementation, rather than someone focused solely on framework design or OD theory.
What's on Offer
18-month maternity leave contract
Hybrid working arrangements
Exposure to a significant organisational capability program
Opportunity to work alongside experienced OD, Talent and People leaders
Strong organisational culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
Possible extension or permanency opportunities
Eligibility & Application Requirements
As ASC operates within Australia's defence industry, the following requirements apply:
Australian Citizenship
to obtain necessary security clearances
Ability to obtain and maintain
Australian Defence Security Clearances
Ability to satisfy relevant
National Police Clearance and employment screening requirements
Current resume and tailored cover letter required as part of application submission
Additional supporting documentation may be requested throughout the recruitment process
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📌 Competency & Capability Development Lead (South Australia)
🏢 Harrison Mcmillan
📍 South Australia