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Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Talent & Growth, ANZ & APAC and People & Culture Business Partner, ANZ to join our People & Culture team here in Sydney in a 12 month contract. This is a unique and influential role that brings together organisational development, talent management, leadership capability, DE&I, learning and local P&C business partnering across Australia and New Zealand, while also contributing to key regional Talent & Growth programs across APAC.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Talent & Growth APAC, with a dotted reporting line to the Executive Director, People & Culture ANZ, this role will partner closely with local and regional leaders to shape and deliver people strategies that support business performance, organisational effectiveness and an inclusive employee experience.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with business leaders and P&C teams to identify talent, capability and organisational development needs across ANZ and APAC.
• Design, facilitate and deliver learning, leadership, talent, DE&I and organisational effectiveness programs.
• Provide strategic Talent & Growth consulting support across APAC markets, working closely with regional P&C teams and enterprise centres of excellence.
• Support business transformation, change management and culture initiatives through practical, people-focused solutions.
• Partner with ANZ leaders on local P&C priorities, including performance management, compensation planning, employee relations, internal communications, engagement and workforce initiatives.
• Facilitate leadership and team sessions, talent reviews, succession planning discussions and development interventions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local leadership teams, regional P&C partners, legal, payroll, internal communications and external vendors.
• Manage and support the development of the P&C Advisor role based in Melbourne.
• Measure and report on the impact of Talent & Growth initiatives, using insights to improve future programs and outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

You will be an experienced People & Culture professional with a strong background in talent, learning, organisational development and business partnering. You will bring a consultative style, strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, matrixed environment.

You will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Management, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Significant experience across P&C, learning, leadership development, talent management and/or organisational development.
• Proven facilitation experience, with the confidence to design and lead workshops, leadership sessions and development programs.
• Strong experience partnering with senior leaders and translating business needs into practical people solutions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting change management, organisational design or transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in a regional or global matrix organisation.
• Strong project management, communication and influencing skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience in DE&I, employee engagement and talent/succession planning would be highly regarded.
• People management experience and generalist P&C business partnering experience would be advantageous.

Additional Information:

This is a unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination, then apply now!

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing wdi.careers.au@disney.com

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Australia) P/L, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (APAC).

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