Learning & Talent Specialist

Melbourne, VIC, au on site Until 9/19/2026 First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia's and Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local and international companies. 

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, operating data centres across Australia & Malaysia, with continued international expansion underway to support our customers' digital infrastructure. 

At NEXTDC our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company. 

NEXTDC is where the Cloud Lives, and where AI Thrives. 

 

As our Learning & Talent Specialist you will design and deliver the learning and talent solutions that help NEXTDC’s people keep pace with one of Australia’s fastest growing technology companies. Reporting to the Head of Organisational Development and Learning, you will turn business priorities into practical, high-impact development experiences that build capability where it matters most. 

You will be responsible for: 

  • Designing, developing and facilitating high-impact learning solutions across leadership, professional and technical capability areas, translating complex concepts into practical tools, frameworks and learning assets that drive adoption 

  • Incorporating AI-enabled approaches into learning solutions to improve engagement, scalability and practical application 

  • Supporting the design and implementation of talent initiatives aligned to business priorities, including contributing to the rollout and embedment of the SCALE Leadership Capability Framework 

  • Supporting core talent processes including talent reviews, performance cycles and development planning, ensuring quality and consistency across the business 

  • Partnering with P&C Business Partners and leaders to identify capability gaps and recommend targeted solutions and influence adoption of frameworks, tools and learning initiatives 

  • Managing end-to-end delivery of learning and talent initiatives, from scoping through to evaluation and continuous improvement 

 

Your proven experience in Learning & Development and Talent will see you bringing: 

  • Experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development or a similar role, with a track record of designing and delivering programs and initiatives that drive real business outcomes 

  • Experience supporting talent processes such as talent reviews, performance or development planning  

  • Confidence using AI-enabled tools to support learning design, content creation and productivity  

  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to translate business needs into practical, outcome-focused solutions 

  • Experience in a high-growth, ASX-listed, or complex multi-geography organisation (desirable) 

  • Ability to build AI fluency in others through practical, applied learning experiences (desirable) 

  • Experience with Workday Learning or similar learning management platforms 

 

  • Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy 

  • Join an inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices 

  • Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more) 

  • Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow) 

 

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move. 

About this role

Summary

Design and deliver learning and talent programs, incorporating AI, to support growth.

Job title

Learning & Talent Specialist

Experience level

none

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Melbourne, VIC, au, with hybrid work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

learning and developmenttalent processesstakeholder managementai-enabled toolsworkday learning

Preferred skills

ai fluencyhigh-growth organizationmultigeography experience

Specializations

learning and developmenttalent managementai-enabled learningstakeholder management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Melbourne VIC, Australia

Hybrid City