Organisational Development & Learning Specialist

• Organisational Development & Learning Specialist
• 12‑month Maximum‑Term Parental Leave Contract
• Immediate start | Macquarie Park | Hybrid working

About us

Canon is a global leader in imaging solutions, trusted by millions for innovation and quality. In Australia and New Zealand, we’re proud to deliver products and services that help people connect, communicate, and achieve more every day. When you join Canon Australia you’ll experience a supportive culture that values your contribution and empowers you to grow. We’re committed to helping you develop your career and turn your goals into reality, while playing an integral role in our success across the region.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Organisational Development & Learning Specialist to join our Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD) team on a 12‑month maximum‑term parental leave cover.

This role requires someone available to commence at short notice and who is confident stepping into an established portfolio to ensure continuity and momentum.

This hands-on role focuses supporting an environment of targeted development, promoting a positive engaging culture, improving capability of talent and enabling robust performance assessment. Reporting to the Senior Manager Learning and Org Development you will work closely with HR Business Partners, senior leaders and external providers to deliver high‑quality leadership and OD programs for a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.

You’ll join a small, highly supportive team and play a visible role across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support key Organisational Development initiatives, including learning, leadership and capability projects
• Manage and support annual people processes such as:
  • Employee engagement surveys (setup, analysis, communication and leader action planning support)
  • Performance review processes (project management, communication and reporting)
  • Talent and succession review activities
• Own the end‑to‑end delivery of leadership programs, including facilitating with confidence and credibility, ensuring a seamless participant and stakeholder experience
• Maintain and manage the learning calendar
• Liaise and manage partnerships with external vendors as required

About you

You’re a seasoned OD / L&D professional who enjoys being hands‑on, practical and delivery‑focused. You’re comfortable stepping into a parental leave cover role, taking ownership quickly and keeping established programs running smoothly.

You bring:

• Demonstrated experience in Organisational Development and leadership development
• Excellent organisation and project management capability
• Experience delivering employee surveys, performance and talent programs
• Strong facilitation skills
• Confidence partnering with senior leaders and HR stakeholders
• A proactive, pragmatic approach with the ability to maintain momentum and juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• The ability to constructively challenge thinking while building trusted relationships

What we offer

• 12‑month maximum‑term parental leave contract
• Immediate start opportunity
• Supportive, close‑knit and collaborative L&OD team
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
• Free staff parking on site
• Exposure across full scope of Org Development, Leadership, Learning, Talent and DE&I
• Additional leave benefits and attractive Canon product discounts

If this sounds like you, we’d love you to apply!  Closing Date for applications - Thursday 30 April

We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce. We trust you will bring your authentic self to work and we will focus on making sure that together, we make a strong contribution to the broader community in which we operate. Where possible, flexible working arrangements are the norm, as we know a better work-life balance can improve your motivation, performance, and productivity.

As an equal opportunity employer focused on strengthening our inclusive culture, all applicants will be considered and we welcome applications from people of all ages, cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, abilities, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identities. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Canon Group and the country where you work. All applicants must be eligible to work in the country they are applying to at the time of application.

Successful applicants will be notified of next steps.

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