Lead - Capability Development

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

This role leads capability development initiatives by partnering with global and regional stakeholders to identify skill gaps, design and deliver scalable learning solutions, and enable strategic workforce performance across the organisation. Across the Capability Development team, key capability clusters include SHES Leadership, Digital Fluency, Technical Expertise, Enterprise Capability, and Strategic Execution, ensuring consistent, enterprise-wide approaches aligned to business priorities.

What you will be doing

• Partner with SMEs and leaders across the organization to identify critical skill gaps that impact operational efficiency and strategic priorities
• Apply an enterprise lens to ensure global consistency of capability initiatives, while collaborating with regional teams for local contextualization
• Use data and insights from multiple sources to assess current capability state and identify required improvements
• Analyze learner engagement and track key metrics to support data-informed capability uplift decisions
• Scale and adapt existing learning solutions to deliver a consistent learner experience across online and face-to-face formats
• Apply contemporary learning and adult development methodologies to create engaging, practical, and business-aligned solutions
• Support the deployment of capability initiatives through established communication and engagement channels
• Apply project management principles to manage priorities, ensure clear communication, and deliver initiatives on time
• Maintain consistency across capability development systems, standards, and governance frameworks
• Collaborate effectively within a cross-functional Organizational Capability team to support talent growth, expertise, and internal mobility

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in HR, Psychology, Business, Management, Commerce, or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in organizational capability, learning and development, learning design, systems, or project management
• At least 7 years experience working within complex, matrix organizations
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and maintain strong stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience in change management and innovative problem solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exposure to digital learning tools, with a strong interest in AI-assisted learning solutions
• Demonstrates adaptability, curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, and strong customer orientation

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.