Head of Leadership & Learning

at  Allens

Your role
At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
You’ll be a part of our People & Development Function and a member of our People & Development Leadership Team based in any one of our Australian offices (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney).
This pivotal role will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of our leadership development and learning initiatives, with a focus on excellence and best practice in these areas. Harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to enhance our legal services and professional development will be expected to ensure we’re staying abreast of trends.

As a Head of Leadership and Learning you will:

• Develop and implement cutting-edge leadership programs that are in harmony with the Firm’s strategic direction, core values, client focus, and cultural ethos.
• Collaborate with senior management, partners and the Firm’s Leadership Teams to pinpoint and address learning needs, constructing a strategic transformation framework that propels the firm forward.
• Lead the Learning & Development Team, fostering a unified approach to leadership and learning across all staff levels.
• Stay informed about the latest trends in leadership and learning methodologies including digital innovation to ensure our programs remain at the forefront of the industry.
• Explore and integrate innovative learning solutions, including the adoption of AI and advanced technologies, to ensure our employee’s proficiency with state-of-the-art tools.
• Implement continuing legal education initiatives to maintain compliance and facilitate the ongoing professional development of our lawyers.
• Cultivate a mentorship and coaching culture among senior legal staff to bolster the professional growth of emerging lawyers.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and leverage data to inform and enhance future initiatives.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About you

You will have:

• A degree in Organisational Development, Human Resources, Education or a related field would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with the requirements for Legal Education and other mandatory legal training programs.
• Experience leading a learning function in a previous role within a similar, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to design and implement effective legal training and leadership or executive programs.
• Experience in leading tech-driven change initiatives and fostering a culture of digital innovation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to drive strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• An ability to influence senior stakeholders within an organisation and drive strategic transformation.
• A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others.

Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: Market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: Fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
• Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: Ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible

parental leave policy

– 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.

• Recognition: Team-based recognition including social activities and contribution-based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
We’d love to hear from you so please click “apply now”!
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people’s differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at
careers@allens.com.au
. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align, please express your interest by emailing us at
careers@allens.com.au
. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
At Allens, we’ve been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them.
Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 41 offices in 26 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities.
Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that’s inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm.
We’re proud to hold some of the world’s longest ongoing client relationships, some of which stretch back almost 170 years, and our client base includes 55 of the world’s top 100 companies and more than 75 of Australia’s top 100 companies

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