Manager, Talent Development

Job No.: 689613

Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $140,157 - $148,769 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Manager, Talent Development plays a key role in enabling the growth of Monash staff globally. The role leads the delivery of enterprise‑wide programs that build capability and strengthen a culture of growth.

Step into a hands-on leadership role where you’ll turn capability needs into practical learning experiences and lead the delivery that brings the experiences to life.

What your day might look like

• Delivering of enterprise development programs across leadership, management, compliance and core capabilities.
• Designing and advising on practical, blended and digital learning solutions that lift performance.
• Leading day‑to‑day program operation management, including planning, scheduling, facilitator coordination, logistics and reporting of enterprise programs.
• Overseeing and continuously improving the staff LMS and digital learning tools to improve the staff learning experience.
• Leading the delivery of mandatory compliance and eLearning programs across all campuses.
• Ensuring strong governance across risk, quality, evaluation and budgeting.
• Leading, coaching and supporting the team to continue to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes.
• Building productive relationships across the University to support capability uplift and operational priorities.

What you will bring to the team

• Strong hands‑on experience delivering contemporary L&D in large, complex organisations.
• Ability to turn capability needs into practical, scalable learning solutions.
• Confident people leader with experience developing high‑performing teams.
• Skilled in managing vendors, budgets and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience improving LMS and digital learning platforms.
• Excellent planning, problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality, data‑informed outcomes.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Shona Littlepage, Director - Talent, Engagement and Development (interim), +61 (0)407 160 677

Position Description: Manager, Talent Development

Applications Close: Wednesday 25 February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT