We're Hiring!

About Us

At Respect, we’re proud to be the largest provider of aged care services in regional Australia.

As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is guided by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.

We’re a growing organisation with a strong focus on building learning capability that lifts performance, meets regulatory requirements and sets our people up for success.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Leadership Development Specialist to design, develop and deliver leadership programs across the organisation.

Working as part of the Organisational Development (OD) Team, this role plays a key part in building leadership capability, strengthening succession readiness and supporting sustainable workforce outcomes in a complex, highly regulated aged care environment.

You will partner closely with industry experts, subject matter experts (SMEs) and internal stakeholders to co-design leadership programs aligned with organisational strategy, values and the practical realities of aged care service delivery. The role also supports the organisation’s succession planning framework by enabling clearer career pathways, stronger leadership pipelines and greater visibility of internal promotion opportunities.

If you are passionate about developing leaders and building strong leadership pathways, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful organisational impact.

As Leadership Development Specialist you will:

· Design and deliver high-impact, practical leadership programs for General Managers and emerging leaders, aligned to strategy and aged care context

· Partner with leaders and experts to create engaging, practical learning experiences and resources

· Strengthen the leadership pipeline through succession planning, career pathway alignment, and development of high-potential talent

· Manage end-to-end program delivery, including logistics, stakeholder coordination, and communications

· Track capability uplift, progression, and promotion outcomes to inform continuous improvement and leadership strategy

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

· Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development programs that build operational capability and support behaviour change

· Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, SMEs and external partners

· Demonstrated skill in end-to-end program delivery, including design, coordination, logistics and execution

· Experience evaluating program impact and using insights to drive continuous improvement

· A strong understanding of leadership pipelines and succession planning, ideally within aged care, health or other regulated environments

· Relevant qualifications in leadership, organisational development, L&D, HR, or a related field

· Confident using virtual learning platforms and hybrid delivery models

Perks & Benefits

· As a not-for-profit organisation, you can reduce your taxable income through salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year for living expenses such as bills, rent, mortgage and groceries, plus an additional $2,650 for meals out or holiday accommodation.

· Training and development pathways

· A friendly and down-to-earth workplace

· Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about developing people and building leadership capability, we would love to hear from you. Please note that the selection process will commence immediately, and late applications may not be considered. To be considered, please apply now.