About the Opportunity
People and Culture are excited to partner with our Finance discipline to announce a new growth opportunity to elevate talent, learning and development within FCTG’s global Finance community! As we continue to strengthen our professional capability across the business, this newly created Global Finance L&D Specialist role will play a pivotal part in driving the next chapter of talent growth, engagement and excellence in the Finance function.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and deliver future-focused learning experiences for our finance teams across the globe. From financial operations and accounting to commercial strategy, you’ll partner with senior finance stakeholders to build a fit-for-purpose learning strategy that supports both individual development and broader business success.
In addition to internal capability building, the role will also work closely with universities and institutions to create graduate pathways, amplify FCTG’s presence in the early careers space, and position us as an employer of choice for those seeking a career in finance.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for learning, a strong understanding of the finance profession, and the ability to connect strategy with practical, high-impact learning solutions. If you’re ready to shape how we grow financial talent at scale — and help define what great looks like in finance at FCTG — we’d love to hear from you.
What you will be doing:
Learning & Development
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Partner with Finance leaders to identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning programs across all levels — from entry-level to leadership
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Design and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with and utilising FCTG learning methodologies and instructional design principles
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Develop and manage a robust, multi-tiered learning offering tailored to Finance roles, including financial operations, commercial finance and analysts
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Leverage digital learning tools and platforms to enhance accessibility and engagement across regions
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Measure and analyse learning effectiveness, using data insights to continuously improve programs
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Maintain an intermediate to advanced fluency in key learning systems, diagnostics, and design tools
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Stay up to date with industry best practices, emerging trends, and innovations to enhance learning effectiveness and capability development
Talent Development & Growth
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Create career development pathways for Finance employees, mapping current and future capabilities to role progression opportunities
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Support talent mobility by facilitating mentorship and cross-functional learning initiatives
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Collaborate with L&D, talent, and leadership peers to align learning programs with broader retention and succession strategies
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Lead and support initiatives to identify and develop high-potential Finance employees for future leadership roles
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
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Work closely with Finance leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into relevant learning and development strategies
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Collaborate with external learning providers and industry experts to strengthen and diversify the Finance learning offering
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In addition to internal capability building, work closely with universities and institutions to create graduate pathways, amplify FCTG’s presence in the early careers space, and position us as an employer of choice for those seeking a career in finance
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Act as a champion for continuous learning and growth within the Finance function, fostering a strong development culture
What you will need:
Essential
Desired
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Cert. IV in Training and Assessment or certifications from talent and training associations a plus
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Degree Education, Business, or Human Resources
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L&D/Talent-related role experience highly desirable
What you will enjoy:
🙋🏾♀️Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd
👐🏽 Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability, regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status
🎉Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options
🔧Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages
🏆Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more
🌏Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more
💎Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within
🥦Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym
🌞Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
🎉Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Los Angeles in 2025)
🙏🏼 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave
💚Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment
Please note: applications can only be considered by candidates who are based, and have the right to work, in Australia without restriction or requiring visa sponsorship. Remote working options are not available for this position.
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Our Talent Acquisition Team kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Flight Centre Travel Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
