Senior Manager, Culture & Capability

The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and commercially astute Senior Manager, Culture & Capability to join our People Safety & Culture team in Sydney or Melbourne office on a permanent full-time basis. This role plays a critical part in designing and delivering culture and capability programs to ensure our workforce is engaged, competent, and safe. You will lead a team to deliver on our people strategy, working with the broader People Safety & Culture team and business leaders to achieve our strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the development and execution of culture and capability strategies and programs, aligned to APA’s strategic objectives. * Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted development solutions. * Design and deliver engaging and effective culture programs, including initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. * Manage and develop a team of culture and capability professionals, providing coaching and mentoring to support their growth. * Oversee the development and implementation of learning and development initiatives, including training programs and resources. * Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of culture and capability programs, using data to inform continuous improvement. * Collaborate with other HR functions to ensure alignment and integration of people strategies. * Prepare and manage budgets for culture and capability initiatives. * Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and trends in culture and capability development. Skills and Experience: * Extensive experience in culture and capability development, with a proven track record of delivering successful programs. * Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. * Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. * Experience in designing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Experience in the energy or infrastructure industry is desirable. Benefits: * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunity to work for a leading energy infrastructure company. * Collaborative and supportive work environment. * Opportunity to make a significant impact on APA’s culture and employee experience. * Professional development opportunities. * Flexible work arrangements.