Director, Professional Learning And Development

Director, Professional Learning and Development The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) works in cooperation with our government and university members to build public sector capability and the quality of public sector leadership across both nations.
Our work inspires and connects people across agencies, sectors, jurisdictions and nations.
Everything we do helps to deliver better government which means better outcomes for citizens.
THE ROLE: Reporting to the Executive Director, Advisory, the Director, Professional Learning & Development is recognised as a client-focused leader in executive learning and development.
The Director oversees a Professional Learning & Development portfolio spanning professional learning, executive leadership programs and custom solutions.
Guiding program managers who manage each of these streams, the Director oversees the design, positioning, delivery and renewal of executive education programs and services in close engagement with clients, faculty and partners.
The Director serves an important role in assuring the quality and continuous innovation and development of our programs, including: effective operations and systems; commercial sustainability and success; successful delivery; and the integrity and value of the executive learning and development experience.
This is a full-time position on an ongoing contract.
Salary range is $190,000 - $200,000 per annum plus superannuation.
Hybrid working model of three days at our office in Carlton (VIC), Sydney (NSW), Canberra (ACT) or Brisbane (QLD) and two days optionally from home.
DIRECTOR-LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategic alignment of work – lead the strategic prioritisation of work and resources to deliver on ANZSOG's ambitions and plans.
Continuous improvement – encourage continuous learning, adaptation and professional growth within teams to enhance overall performance and support the achievement of ANZSOG's priorities.
People leadership – role-model ANZSOG's values and cultivate a positive, high-performance culture that encourages open communication, collaborative teamwork (within and across teams), and innovative problem-solving.
Financial management – effectively manage and be accountable for budget performance by monitoring revenue and costs, adjusting forecasts as needed, and ensuring financial decisions align with ANZSOG's strategic and financial goals.
Ethics, safety and compliance – uphold high ethical standards, ensuring transparency, integrity and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and contribute to a safety culture and safe work environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Excellence in public leadership learning and development Lead and oversee the design, development, delivery and continual review and refinement of a premium portfolio of professional learning programs, executive leadership programs, and custom solutions that meet the needs of member governments and align with ANZSOG's organisational goals and strategic priorities.
Identify and develop opportunities for ANZSOG to engage with governments in emerging priority areas, working collaboratively across the organization.
In partnership with the Deputy Dean, Academic, develop and sustain a world-class faculty (including academics and practitioners) and partner network that meets diversity expectations and enables ANZSOG to address emerging trends and client demands.
Strategic insight and leadership Provide authoritative, high-level strategic advice to the Executive and Board on education programs, emerging trends, educational partners, stakeholder intelligence, and potential risks.
Develop and maintain systems and disciplines for program innovation and quality assurance, ensuring the learning environment and product offer is rigorous, aligned with government learning priorities and commercially sound.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of major projects, working collegially to advance ANZSOG's interests.
Develop and oversee the execution of strategies and annual business plans for the Professional Learning & Development portfolio, ensuring alignment with ANZSOG's purpose, vision, and strategic objectives.
Stakeholder engagement and business development Collaborate with the Director, Business Development to cultivate and maintain strong, productive relationships with senior stakeholders across member governments and the broader public purpose sector to enhance ANZSOG's reputation and ability to meet client learning and development needs.
Foster productive, professional relationships with senior executives in academic institutions, both domestically and internationally, to support the design and delivery of education programs that align with ANZSOG's strategic direction.
Strengthen existing partnerships and establish new strategic collaborations to enhance the market positioning and commercial success of the portfolio, including partnerships across the public purpose and higher education sectors, both nationally and internationally.
Management and commercial disciplines Build and lead a professional, collaborative, and high-performing team that values collegiality and a client focus.
Establish and manage commercial parameters for the Professional Learning & Development portfolio, ensuring the achievement of financial and business targets.
Oversee the development of business and operational frameworks and processes to support commercially sound and competitive programming and service arrangements, leading to improved financial outcomes.
People and team leadership and management Develop and embed best practices in market assessment, program design, delivery and evaluation, supported by a high-performing team that meets and exceeds business targets.
Cultivate a positive, collaborative team culture that encourages open communication, teamwork (within and across teams), and innovative problem-solving.
Encourage continuous learning and professional growth within the team to enhance overall performance and support the achievement of organisational priorities.
Oversee the management, integration and performance of ANZSOG's Practice Fellows.
Ethics and Compliance Uphold high ethical standards, ensuring transparency, integrity and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all systems, practices and behaviours.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Formal qualifications in public administration, business, education or another field relevant to public management.
A minimum of five years' experience in people, education program and client management.
Deep knowledge of government, higher education and executive learning and development institutions and practices.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Experience in designing and managing executive education programs.
Deep understanding of the working context and environment of government executives.
Excellent leadership and management skills, including the ability to inspire, manage and lead a high-performing team.
Expert business development and relationship management skills with proven ability to build impactful and mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.
Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, client service and analytical abilities.
Advanced interpersonal skills, including communication (verbal and written), collaboration, negotiation and influencing.
Highly collaborative and creative problem-solver, in often contested and ambiguous operating environments.
High level of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment and ethical behaviour.
VALUES: ANZSOG is a values-based organisation which means that we understand that the ways in which we work make a big difference in what we achieve.
Our values are Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect, and we aim to ensure that they infuse our behaviours and attitudes as members of the ANZSOG community.
BENEFITS: Access to professional development opportunities Additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EQUITY AND DIVERSITY: We are a workplace which embraces and celebrates the value of diverse staff, their skills and contribution.
If you are a First Nations person, we encourage you to let us know in your application.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact the recruitment team.
HOW TO APPLY: If you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Any queries about the role can be sent to For a copy of the position description please visit the careers section on our website: Please click the APPLY button and send through an application addressing the required skills and experience (maximum 3 pages) and CV.
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