Academy Lead, Engagement

Job Application Due Date

28/09/2026

About Future Fund

At the Future Fund, we’re for future minds – like yours. The new investors and creators who thrive on different thinking and doing it together. Those who glimpse opportunity before it strikes and step up every day to grab it.

 

The Future Fund is Australia's Sovereign Wealth Fund, managing over $355 billion across seven public asset funds with the same purpose: growing Australia’s future. We are a global investor and work closely with world leading investment organisations to access the best investment ideas.

 

Where others see challenges, we see more interesting investment experiences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We’ve got every future generation to consider, yet our approach to investing is incredibly pure: we think about it deeply, and daily. Ours is a culture where great people grow the future together, with the rare ability to work collaboratively, think freely, and make a real difference.

 

Are you Futureminded? Let’s create what’s next.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced learning and capability professional to join the Future Fund Academy team on a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract.

 

Working closely with the Head of Academy, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering learning experiences that build organisational capability and support the Future Fund's culture and strategic priorities. You will help coordinate Academy operations, engage with stakeholders across the Agency, and contribute to the design, delivery and continuous improvement of learning and development initiatives. The role supports the Future Fund Academy's mission to foster a high-impact learning culture that enables continuous growth of organisational capability.  

This is a broad and varied role that combines learning program design, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, governance, communications and operational delivery. You will work with leaders, subject matter experts and external learning partners to deliver high-quality learning experiences and ensure Academy programs continue to evolve and deliver impact across the Agency. 

The opportunity is open to Australian Citizens only. 

  

What You'll Do 

• Support the planning, governance and day-to-day operations of the Future Fund Academy. 

• Contribute to the design, development and continuous improvement of learning and capability-building programs. 

• Facilitate learning events, workshops and engagement activities that support capability development and strong learner experiences. 

• Partner with subject matter experts and business stakeholders to develop practical, relevant and impactful learning solutions. 

• Manage relationships with external learning providers, facilitators and learning partners. 

• Coordinate Academy communications and engagement activities that promote learning opportunities across the Agency. 

• Oversee the delivery and continuous improvement of orientation, compliance and essential learning programs. 

• Use data, reporting and insights to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement. 

• Support the ongoing administration and improvement of Workday learning functionality and learning systems. 

• Collaborate across the People, Culture & Inclusion team to strengthen organisational capability and foster a culture of continuous learning. 

About You

We're looking for someone who: 

• Has significant experience in learning and capability development, organisational development, learning design or a related field. 

• Brings strong experience designing, coordinating and delivering learning programs within a corporate, education or professional environment. 

• Has demonstrated facilitation skills and is comfortable engaging and presenting to diverse audiences. 

• Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Is an excellent communicator with the ability to influence outcomes and tailor messages for different audiences. 

• Uses data, reporting and insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. 

• Demonstrates sound judgement, initiative and accountability in managing competing priorities. 

• Enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on program delivery and operational execution. 

• Thrives in a collaborative, values-driven and high-performing environment. 

• Experience working with learning technologies, learning management systems and Workday Learning will be highly regarded. 

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Learning and Development, Organisational Development, Education, Business, Psychology or a related discipline is required.  

We Are For Everyone

 

At Future Fund, we are better for our differences. Every person, every skillset, every mindset is an asset. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Which is why we’re looking for future minds like yours. Your past experiences help us expand our collective knowledge, add value and create something better. When doing your job means Australia has more money to invest in renewables, education, healthcare and medical breakthroughs – there’s a tangible impact to what we do. And we want you to be part of it.

 

Are you Futureminded? Learn more about us at our LinkedIn Life page.

The Future Fund acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as we work to create meaningful change for reconciliation.