Competency & Capability Development Lead

Competency & Capability Development Lead - ASC

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

Solid 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

For a Confidential Discussion please contact;

Mikki Apostolopoulos - Account Manager HR Specialist Recruitment
Harrison McMillan

Applications will be reviewed as received. Early applications are encouraged.

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you hold Australian Security Clearance?

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