Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Philadelphia, Oreo, Cadbury, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $30 billion USD. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Suttontown team in the newly created Capability Lead role. If you are an outstanding communicator, passionate for people engagement, and a proven track record in building capability, then this opportunity could be for you.

How you will contribute

This role is a critical partner to our manufacturing team at the Suttontown site, famous for the manufacture of Philadelphia cream cheese. Leading the integrated Capability & People agenda, you will partner with the business to define and implement initiatives that drive employee engagement, strengthen leadership capability, and ensure robust training governance across the site.

As a member of the Suttontown Plant Leadership Team, you will contribute to defining and implementing the cultural and capability strategy required to enable delivery of the site’s business objectives.

Capability Lead Activities

• Own and oversee the total site training governance framework, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and audit requirements
• Maintain training systems, qualification matrices, competency records, and documentation integrity
• Lead internal and external training audits; proactively close gaps and implement corrective actions
• Standardise and continuously improve training documentation, onboarding materials, and assessment processes
• Coordinate and support the development of site trainers, assessors, and subject matter experts
• Act as trainer and assessor where required
• Drive development and rollout of competency frameworks, learning pathways, and certification programs
• Monitor training effectiveness using defined KPIs and data analytics to generate insight and continuous improvement actions
• Manage and improve digital learning tools and training delivery systems to ensure usability and system integrity
• Collaborate with department heads and operational leaders to identify training needs and translate them into structured learning interventions
• Align local initiatives with regional and corporate L&D strategy

People Lead Activities

• Drive improvement in employee engagement through structured plans and measurable actions
• Build capability of people managers, frontline leaders, and site teams
• Lead the site execution of the Mondelēz HR/People calendar, including:
  • Goal Setting Alignment and Review
  • Performance Calibration
  • Development Planning
  • Growing Here Week
• Support talent and succession discussions at site level
• Provide guidance on IR/ER policies and practices within the Australian jurisdiction, partnering with central IR/ER Manager as required
• Contribute broadly to site performance as an active member of the Plant Leadership Team

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• 4+ years HR / People & Culture generalist experience
• Cert IV in Training & Assessment (mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience in learning & development within manufacturing, FMCG or operational environments
• Strong understanding of competency-based training systems and training governance frameworks
• Experience managing audits and compliance requirements
• Strong project management and organisational capability
• Analytical mindset with ability to track and interpret training and engagement data
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• HR / Business degree or equivalent experience (advantageous)
• Experience with IR/ER practices within the Australian context (advantageous)

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

RegularPeople CapabilityBusiness Capability