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About us:
University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the community and committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation & opportunity. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate outcomes and student support, UC values progress over perfection, inclusion over competition, and real‑world impact over prestige. If you’re looking for a career that matters, where you can belong, grow, and help shape what’s next, you’ll find your place at UC.
About the role:
The People and Culture team plays an important role in creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace, delivering contemporary people practices, programs and initiatives that support the University’s people and strategic priorities.
Sitting within the People and Culture team and reporting to the Capability and Culture Manager, the Learning and Engagement Team Lead is a newly created role with a genuine opportunity to shape the position and make it your own.
You will join a passionate team that values collaboration, creativity and getting things done. Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will lead initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, build leadership effectiveness and contribute to a positive staff experience.
This is a role where you can make a visible contribution and add real value to the University. You will have the opportunity to bring new ideas, develop contemporary approaches to professional development and engagement, and create initiatives that help our people and organisation thrive.
The ideal candidate will bring creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for learning, culture, engagement and organisational development. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy building strong relationships and bring fresh ideas and energy.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience developing and implementing learning and engagement programs
Ability to own the learning and engagement function, drive outcomes
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels.
Experience providing leadership, guidance and support to team members, promoting professional growth, engagement and performance.
Collaborative, innovative and customer-focused, with a commitment to creating inclusive environments where people feel respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
Experience with survey and feedback tools, experience running staff listening programs.
Experience working with LMS and SCORM packages are advantageous
Not sure how your skills and experience align with the role and want to discuss your interest? We are keen to hear from you, contact Abbey via the details provided below. Recognising people communicate and process information differently, we support multiple ways to participate in the recruitment evaluation. For reasonable adjustment, please reach out to Abbey or the UCTalent team.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be further explored on our “Work at UC ” site such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a grocery store, and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
We believe people deserve to feel welcome, supported, and empowered to realise their potential. Being a values based organisation, UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility:
Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
How to apply:
Please click the “Apply” button which will take you through a UC application form.
This will allow you to upload your resume and in addition to the application form, (instead of a cover letter), when you apply you will be provided a link to complete a one-way video recording answering the following questions:
Briefly walk us through your background and experience as it relates to this position? What excites you about this role?
Please review the Position Description requirements and ensure you take the time to align your Resume.
For job specific information: please contact Abbey Want - Capability & Culture Manager – 0437 732 477 - abbey.want@canberra.edu.au .
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au .
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 15 November 2026
