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Talent Development Lead

qbe

qbe

People & HR
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on Jun 4, 2025

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee
  • Location: Sydney CBD – Hybrid (WFH & office)

  • Type: full time, permanent

  • Happy to talk flexible working


The role

We have an exciting opportunity as a Talent Development Lead to support the delivery of QBE’s enterprise talent development programs and initiatives.

How will I help?

Some of the key responsibilities of the Talent Development Lead include:

  • Plan, implement and manage end-to-end programs for enterprise-wide talent development experiences across multiple geographies, including operationalising development initiatives

  • Engage with key stakeholders across both the global People function,the business and with external providers to ensure the effective delivery of and support for programs

  • Coordinate regular program reporting, identifying and actioning any project risks or improvements

  • Design and deliver communication and change plans to ensure effective delivery of initiatives and linkage to QBE’s broader strategic ambitions and purpose

  • Independently research, design and develop a project delivery plan from initial concept, leveraging technical expertise across the People team and key stakeholder feedback as required

  • Ensure quality and impact of service delivery, managing expectations of stakeholders and program participants and timely, thoughtful responses to issues or risks

What do I need?

To be successful as the Talent Development Lead you will have prior experience in the end-to-end planning and execution of projects and/or development programs with experience in an HR/People environment a strong advantage.

You will also have:

  • Strong project management skills and attention to detail (Confluence, Jira and other platforms highly desirable)

  • A can-do, proactive approach with a focus on quality execution and outcomes

  • Excellent relationship building skills and comfort engaging with a range of stakeholders

  • Strong written communication skills and ability to communicate with business representatives at all levels in a clear, well-organised and professional manner (basic video editing, advanced PowerPoint, SharePoint, email design highly desirable)

  • Adaptability and flexibility in a complex, changing environment

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

  • ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

  • Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

  • 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

  • The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching

  • Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums

  • Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network

  • Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

  • 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice

  • 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards

  • Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion

  • Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

  • Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)

  • Family First accredited employer since 2021

Apply now

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com

Skills:

Business Management, Client Counseling, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Growth Mindset, Instructional Design, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management, Succession Planning, Talent Development, Talent Management, Talent SourcingApplication Close Date: 11/06/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.