Workforce Strategy & Capability Lead – ICT (EL1)

• Canberra ACT
• Contract to 30 June 2026
• $75 – $85 per hour + super
• Baseline clearance required

A federal government agency is seeking a highly experienced Workforce Strategy & Capability Lead – ICT (EL1) to shape and implement innovative workforce strategies within their ICT division. This is a unique opportunity to lead talent management initiatives that drive capability uplift and long-term workforce planning.

About the Role
As the Strategic Talent Lead, you will lead strategic workforce planning, recruitment, retention and performance management initiatives.
You will play a key role in aligning workforce capability with organisational goals and enhancing leadership and succession planning frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand business areas and drive performance and talent strategies
• Identify, prioritise, and build organisational capabilities, structures, and behaviours in line with best practice
• Lead division-wide talent and development planning, including leadership capability and succession planning
• Diagnose performance gaps and address them through redesign, coaching, training, and process improvement
• Analyse workforce trends to forecast future ICT labour needs
• Support the creation of development programs for roles such as Product Owner and Senior Responsible Owner
• Promote sharing of best practices to support ongoing improvement
• Align performance and reward strategies to foster a culture of innovation and accountability
• Coach senior leaders on communication, feedback, and team effectiveness
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Transformation Group’s Talent team
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the Director, IT PMO

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in talent management, organisational development, and strategic workforce planning
• Strong understanding of APS recruitment, risk management, and performance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to influence and support senior leadership
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational design skills
• Baseline clearance required
• Relevant qualifications in HR, Government or Organisational Design (desirable)
• Must be an Australian citizen and politically neutral

Apply now to lead capability development and help shape the future of ICT talent in the public sector.
If you would like to know more or have a confidential discussion please contact [email protected] and qoute this job reference 246056.

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