Company Description

Want to help shape the future of learning at KPMG? At KPMG, we believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do. Join our People & Inclusion team as the Head of Learning and play a pivotal role in delivering business strategy, shaping our culture, and empowering our people to thrive.

KPMG is proud to have launched the KPMG Learning Academy- a key enabler of our culture transformation, designed to continuously build and develop the capability of our people, empowering them to thrive and adapt in a rapidly changing world.

Job Description

As the Head of Learning, you will lead the firm's learning and development strategy, ensuring it is aligned with KPMG’s values, purpose, and strategic priorities. You will oversee the KPMG Learning Academy and its innovative portfolio, including firmwide, divisional, and mandatory learning programs. This role is also a mix of strategic leadership, creative design, and team management, where you will:

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across divisions to design and deploy high-impact, market-leading learning solutions tailored to business needs.
• Lead the development and execution of the firm’s 3-year learning strategy, including future-skilling our people in areas such as ESG, Digital, AI, and Data.
• Oversee the design and deployment of firmwide onboarding, graduate programs, mandatory learning, and continuous professional development.
• Transform learning into a scalable, innovative, and learner-centred experience through data-driven insights, the latest learning technologies, and contemporary development practises.
• Build and develop a high-performing team of learning managers and consultants.
• Represent Australia in global and regional learning initiatives, sharing key insights and contributing to international thought leadership in learning.

Your Opportunity

At KPMG, we’re committed to your growth and creating a vibrant culture. In this high-energy senior leadership role, you’ll collaborate closely with global experts and local leaders across all areas of our firm to drive real impact. You'll enjoy:

• Impact and influence: Shape tomorrow's workforce by defining and implementing KPMG’s learning strategies while helping our people and clients stay future-ready.
• Innovation: Push creative and traditional design boundaries to develop market-leading learning solutions.
• Professional growth: Be part of a dynamic team committed to your personal and professional development.
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that champions diversity, fostering innovation through collaboration and inclusion.

How are you Extraordinary?

You are a purpose-driven, values-led leader who is passionate about delivering large-scale, world-class learning and development solutions. You have a track record of building strong relationships, challenging the status quo, and creating impactful learning experiences. You’ll bring:

• Deep experience in leadership and executive development, learning strategy design, and large-scale implementation.
• A strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including leveraging robust consulting skills to interpret organisational needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating innovative, scalable, learner-centric solutions using modern design thinking, user experience (UX) design, and advanced learning technologies.
• Proven experience in leading and inspiring high-performing teams.
• A data-driven mindset, leveraging insights to measure impact and demonstrate ROI.
• A passion for future-focused learning and staying at the forefront of trends in areas like workforce transformation, the future of work, and AI in learning.
• Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills to deliver results in a complex, matrixed environment.

Join us in shaping the future of learning and unlocking the potential of extraordinary people!

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.