"Capability & Design Partner"

Full-time, Continuing Appointment

Reference number: 151103309

About the position

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Create impactful, interactive learning with instructional design, AI, facilitation
• Embed evidence-based, positive psychology, strengths-based principles
• Contribute building capability, leadership, and engagement through initiatives

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including: 

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work arrangements#
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Discounted Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

Reporting to the General Manager, People Experience, the Capability & Design Partner plays a key role in building a future-ready workforce through impactful learning and development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering inclusive, interactive, evidence-based learning solutions aligned with strategic priorities.
• Developing tiered leadership offerings, capability frameworks, and structured learning pathways.
• Facilitating multimodal workshops and creating practical, strengths-based resources that support staff engagement and growth
• Collaborating with the GM, to support organisational development and talent management initiatives.

About the person

You are a proactive and collaborative experienced learning professional with a passion for designing inclusive, evidence-based development experiences that build capability and support workforce growth.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in L&D, OD, HR or related field, plus Certificate IV in TAE (Essential).
• Demonstrated experience in organisational learning and development, with a focus on building professional staff capability, fostering growth, and supporting workforce readiness.
• Experience designing and delivering multimodal learning across all levels, including leadership.
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning, and universal design principles.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to create engaging, inclusive learning environments.
• Proficiency in digital learning tools (e.g. Articulate 360, Adobe Suite) and emerging technologies.
• Experience with designing capability frameworks, leadership offerings, and Organisational Development initiatives that focus on elevating the staff experience.
• Ability to manage the full learning cycle, using data to evaluate and improve outcomes.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused, with strong stakeholder skills, adaptability to respond in a busy environment, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Highly regarded attributes include:

• Applied knowledge of positive psychology and strength-based learning principles in practice
• Understanding of using a 70:20:10 learning model.
• Experience applying experiential, social, and formal learning strategies.

Salary details

The salary range for this full-time position is $96,222 to $110,164 per annum, dependent on skills, qualifications and experience, plus 12% superannuation.

Additional information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Tracey Lee Piltz, General Manager, People Experience on tpiltz@bond.edu.au

Application and submission details

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria. 

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• Upload your Resume – your account will be created automatically, or
• Manually enter your details to set up your account.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A current resume
• A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above.

For current Bond University staff, apply directly via HR Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply.

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Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 26th October 2025.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University. 

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process. 

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