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Leadership and Talent Lead


Company : REA Group


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Leadership and Talent Lead role at REA GroupJoin to apply for the Leadership and Talent Lead role at REA GroupGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Join a highly collaborative and commercially minded People & Culture teamPlay a pivotal role in shaping our leadership strategy and programsPermanent role based in Melbourne or SydneyJoin a highly collaborative and commercially minded People & Culture teamPlay a pivotal role in shaping our leadership strategy and programsPermanent role based in Melbourne or SydneyWe''re REAWith bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you''re at on your property journey, we''re here to help with every step - whether that''s finding or financing your next home.Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, were proud to have been named in Australias Top 5 Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.Where the team fits inThe Culture & Sustainability team sits within our high-performing People & Culture Group. Passionate about innovation, design and creating solutions to support our people to thrive, we focus on leadership, diversity, wellbeing, culture, community, engagement, ESG, careers & capability. The teams focus is closely integrated with the broader People & Culture teams strategy; with a predominant focus on building global REA leaders and accelerating development of talent cohorts to realise our ambition of be the #1 destination for talent.What The Role Is All AboutThe Leadership and Talent Lead is responsible for designing and driving initiatives that enhance leadership capabilities and optimise talent development across REA Group. This role will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the development programs align with REA Groups strategic objectives, foster a dynamic and engaging culture, and support employee in reaching their full potential.While no two days are likely to be the same in this role, typical activities will include:Develop and roll out an enterprise leadership framework and leadership principles which are scalable and have global reachCollaborate with senior management to identify leadership development needs and prioritiesDevelop and execute a comprehensive leadership and talent development strategy aligned with business goals, fostering a high-performance cultureDesign and implement leadership development programs, including workshops, coaching, and mentoring initiativesDevelop talent assessment and succession planning processes to ensure a robust leadership pipelinePartner with the business to strengthen the depth and diversity of talent and succession pipelines for key roles through an effective Talent and Succession Management frameworkDesign and deliver learning materials and tools to support leadership and talent cohorts developmentIdentify and implement strategies to combat critical talent-based capabilitiesFacilitate workshops, training sessions, and seminars aimed at developing leadership skills and competenciesLead change management efforts related to leadership and talent programs, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication across all levelsUse data-driven insights to identify leadership and talent challenges and opportunities.Develop metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of leadership and talent initiatives.Build great relationships across the organisation to ensure leadership and talent initiatives are integrated into business processes and the flow of workCollaborate with external partners and stakeholders to benchmark and share best practices in leadership and talentWho Were Looking ForProven experience as a leadership and talent development expert or in a related roleExpertise in organisational psychology, change management, or a related fieldStrategic thinker with a focus on aligning development initiatives with business goalsProactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and program designAbility to adapt to changing business environments and needsExperience developing leadership strategy and driving leadership and talent initiativesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire across all levelsGreat analytical skills, with experience in utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-makingAbility to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with cross-functional teamsExcellent facilitation, executive presence and communication skills including experience drafting and presenting management and Board papers.Someone who is commercially minded and values drivenThe REA ExperienceThe physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something well never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.Some of our Perks & Benefits include:A hybrid and flexible approach to workingFlexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leaveFlexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carersOur Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Caf donates 100% of revenue to charityHackdays so you can bring your big ideas to lifeOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more eective and fuel disruptive thinking. 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