Location:
(STS) Brisbane - OfficeJob ID:
R0137255Date Posted:
2026-09-01Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Project/Program ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoAbout Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Capability Development Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.
Key Responsibilities
Our Capability Development Lead will work with team leaders to ensure the Sequence Alliance has a skilled, trained and capable workforce, where team members are clear on role accountabilities and delivery outcomes. Through collaboration with technical SMEs, senior leaders, and home organisation teams, the Capability Delivery Lead will assess workforce capability, identify gaps, and deliver targeted development programs, capability frameworks and competency roadmaps required for Sequence’s successful Program delivery.
Knowledge Transfer
Facilitate the knowledge transfer framework to ensure critical program knowledge is retained and shared across the Sequence Alliance and with our stateside stakeholders.
Collaborate with technical SMEs to ensure awareness and understanding of ETCS across key interface and integration roles, facilitating peer learning sessions to embed ETCS knowledge.
Identify knowledge gaps and implement targeted interventions to upskill key personnel in ETCS-related knowledge, skills and competencies linking in experts and coaches as required.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge sharing initiatives and adjust strategies accordingly.
Support in the management of the centralised knowledge repository to support ongoing access to program and technical information.
Support in the integration of ETCS knowledge into formal training programs and processes.
Ways of Working
Identify ways of working and capability gaps in functional and cross functional teams
Facilitate the development of RACI’s for teams to support clarity of roles
Work with functional and delivery leads on strategies to achieve high functioning team dynamics and integrate ways of working initiatives into overall program delivery
Provide coaching and support to staff through the change process, ensuring a people-centric approach to change, focusing on experience and engagement
Work with the Communication Lead to ensure technical and delivery alignment with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Monitor ways of working adoption and evaluate the impact of changes on employees and Alliance outcomes, creating strategies to meet changing program requirements
Capability assessment and development
Maintain the Skills Development Plan for the Alliance with a focus on new entrants and linking to the capability assessment framework.
Formalise a capability assessment framework (technical and interpersonal) to regularly “stocktake” we have the right capabilities for the different phases of the program.
Support leaders with understanding their capability requirements and plan development programs to build the desired leadership capabilities
Supporting the Culture and Engagement Manager through facilitating training needs analysis on key roles and whether team members have the competencies to achieve program results
Manage the competency framework and technical submission for the Alliance
Skills & Experience:
Bachelors degree in HR, Organisational Development, Education or Training, Business Administration. Engineering, Change or Project Management may apply for the technical aspects.
5+ years of firsthand experience in Capability development with experience in rail or software delivery (technical teams) highly desirable.
Familiarity with data analysis and metrics to assess the effectiveness of development initiatives, including in using tools to gather competency feedback.
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a capability framework and skills development plans
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse cultural organization with multiple key stakeholders displaying interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability in managing knowledge transfer or key facts repositories.
Demonstrated ability to influence and guide leaders through capability uplift or change.
At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.
What we offer:
Ongoing professional development and training.
Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
Salary continuance.
Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.
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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organisational Development, Education, Training, Business Administration, Engineering, Change, or Project Management
- 5+ years of firsthand experience in capability development
- Experience in rail or software delivery with technical teams
- Familiarity with data analysis and metrics for evaluating development initiatives
- Experience using tools to gather competency feedback
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Ability to develop and execute capability frameworks and skills development plans
- Ability to work in a diverse cultural organisation with multiple stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience managing knowledge transfer or key facts repositories
- Ability to influence and guide leaders through capability uplift or change
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.









