18 Month Maternity Leave Contract - Port Adelaide LocationHarrison 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 chance will suit an experienced Organisational Development, Talent, Capability or People & Culture professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery.About the RoleThis 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 ResponsibilitiesLead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of ASC's competency framework programAlign competency and proficiency frameworks with role architecture and business requirementsFacilitate self-assessment, cross-assessment and calibration activitiesDevelop practical tools, resources and implementation guidesDrive stakeholder engagement, communications and change activitiesSupport career development initiatives, career pathways and workforce capability planningManage project timelines, governance and delivery milestonesManage external providers and support stakeholders through implementation and adoptionAbout YouWe 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 frameworksStrong Organisational Development and/or People & Culture capabilityDemonstrated project and program management experienceExcellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skillsExperience leading change and adoption initiativesAbility to translate concepts into practical business solutionsExperience developing implementation resources,



frameworks and workforce toolsStrong vendor and consultant management capabilityAbility to work effectively in environments experiencing ongoing change and competing prioritiesMost 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 & FitASC is seeking someone who is:Collaborative, calm, adaptable and resilientPragmatic and outcomes-focusedPolitically astute with strong stakeholder capabilityComfortable navigating ambiguity and organisational complexityA genuine team player who builds credibility and trustImportantly, ASC is seeking a practitioner who enjoys delivery and implementation, rather than someone focused solely on framework design or OD theory.What's on Offer18-month maternity leave contractHybrid working arrangementsExposure to a significant organisational capability programOpportunity to work alongside experienced OD, Talent and People leadersStrong organisational culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvementPossible extension or permanency opportunitiesEligibility & Application RequirementsAs ASC operates within Australia's defence industry, the following requirements apply:Australian Citizenship to obtain necessary security clearancesAbility to obtain and maintain Australian Defence Security ClearancesAbility to satisfy relevant National Police Clearance and employment screening requirementsCurrent resume and tailored cover letter required as part of application submissionAdditional supporting documentation may be requested throughout the recruitment process
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📌 Competency & Capability Development Lead (South Australia)
🏢 Harrison Mcmillan
📍 South Australia