(HEO7) $98,343 - $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fulltime, Fixed Term opportunity available until 31/12/2025.

Are you an experienced education specialist who thrives in project-based work? We have an exclusive role which has recently opened in our Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Business Unit. Our next Senior Capability Development Officer will gain unmatched experience working at The University during a time of exciting growth.

Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) is a business unit of the University of Adelaide. It offers executive education programs, professional development short courses, workforce strategy and planning services, and customised education solutions to help individuals and organisations upskill for the future of work. Its team of business development, education solutions, and operations specialists support and enable the University to pursue strategic, revenue-generating educational opportunities in Australia, and internationally. PACE forms part of the Education Transformation portfolio, within the University’s Division of Academic and Student Engagement.

Working under broad direction with a degree of autonomy, the Senior Capability Development Officer will conceptualise and co-design short, medium and long-term workforce development solutions for current and prospective learners and customers. The incumbent will work closely with clients, the PACE Business Development team and subject matter experts to co-create a range of education solutions to address capability development for industry and government. Additionally, the role will contribute to the development of tender submissions in domestic and international contexts.

The Senior Capability Development Officer will be required to understand learning development needs, industry business requirements, the employee value proposition, conduct skills gaps analysis, and be able to leverage innovative pedagogies and contemporary approaches to workforce development.

To be successful you will need:

• Experience in an organisational development, learning design, or workforce development role or similar, preferably in an education setting.
• Knowledge of tertiary education (VET and/or higher education) policies and frameworks and ability to design education and training programs, and apply AQF aligned solutions.
• Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated track record in working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders including, industry professionals and subject matter experts.
• Experience in the use of creative tools and techniques to facilitate design and development activities with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.
• Experience working across multiple complex organisations with knowledge of workforce development challenges and skills gaps in a range of industries (desirable).

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria as outlined in the position description, in no more than 2 pages.

Applications close 11:55pm, 27 May 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Alessia Rotolo
Senior Talent Acquisition Officer | Human Resources
E: alessia.rotolo@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description below.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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