Talent Development Specialist

About the Role: 

This is a unique opportunity to work within a small, dedicated team of talent acquisition and development professionals. We design and deliver a bespoke, best-in-class experience for executives covering all stages from recruitment through onboarding, development, and succession. As part of our progressive People, Culture and Communications team, you will contribute to making Telstra one of Australia's best places to work.

Key Responsibilities: 

Executive Development and Onboarding: Develop tools and initiatives to accelerate development and performance. Coordinate development and onboarding activities, assisting Talent Partners to provide a bespoke, high-touch experience for executives.  

Talent Mobility and Succession: Analyse and manage data to provide an informed view on bench strength and succession risks. Contribute to the design and implementation of strategies to proactively mobilise our workforce and close succession gaps. 

Data Analytics and Reporting: Leverage workforce intelligence and data analytics to inform talent strategies. Maintain executive talent metrics and reporting for senior stakeholders. 

About You: 

The person who will thrive in this role will: 

• Have experience working in organisational development - ideally in talent management or development in a large and complex organisation.  

• Be skilled in creating organisational systems and processes that help employees achieve their potential. 

• Have a passion for working with data and be able to synthesise information from a wide range of sources to draw insights. 

• Be able to work with close attention to detail as well as zoom out to understand broader strategic priorities.  

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with senior stakeholders. 

• Be intellectually curious, adaptable, and a self-starter. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). 

What’s the Sizzle?  

• Impactful Work: This role provides the opportunity to work with exceptional executive talent across all functions at Telstra, on genuine talent and business challenges.  

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team of dedicated professionals who work as one to get to solutions. 

• Flexibility: We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you.  

About Telstra:  

Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company, offering a full range of communications services and competing in all telecommunications markets. We provide 18.3 million retail mobile services, 3.7 million retail fixed bundles and standalone data services, and 1.4 million retail fixed standalone voice services. With an international presence spanning over 20 countries, we are committed to building a connected future where everyone can thrive.  
 
At Telstra, we believe it is people who give purpose to technology. Our mission is to build technology and content solutions that are simple and easy to use, including Australia's largest and fastest national mobile network. We strive to serve and know our customers better than anyone else, offering a choice of not just digital connection, but digital content as well.  
 
Join us in helping our customers improve the ways in which they live and work through connection. Apply today and be a part of our journey to create a connected future for all! 

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When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 
 
When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.