Learning & Development Manager

Join one of Australia’s most innovative and growing organisations, as they revolutionise agriculture across the country, striving towards a sustainable future. Their impact on Australian communities is large, as they strategically identify, acquire, and transform assets, creating new workforce opportunities, enriching rural communities, and enhancing the natural capital of Australian land. As the business continues to scale, investing in their dedicated and skilled workforce remains a top priority to ensure long-term success.
  
About the role
As the Learning & Development Manager, you will drive and enable the development of learning initiatives throughout the organisation, championing best practice and tailored learning programs, to meet the diverse needs of both the corporate and regional workforce.
Travel will be required to facilitate learning to the regional workforce (NSW & VIC).
Key priorities will include;

• Lead the design and development of the L&D strategy & programs;
• Lead the graduate program and coordinate the scholarship program;
• Balancing technical and soft skill development;
• Budget management;
• Support managers through the performance review and development cycle;
• Implementing mental health and wellness initiatives;
• Collaborating with safety consultants to enhance practices;
• Data analysis and interpretation of common trends.

About You
The ideal candidate for the Learning & Development Manager role is a proven leader with a track record of implementing sustainable learning models.
Key skills and expertise include;

• Degree qualification in human resource, or related discipline;
• Confidence in providing learning expertise and inspiring stakeholders;
• Effective, hands-on partnership style;
• Passion for people development;
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills;
• Proactive, adaptable and forward thinking;
• Values driven and nimble in approach;
• Comfortable with end-to-end learning from strategy to execution;
• Solutions oriented mindset

Culture
Join a team of passionate individuals who embody the values of leadership, innovation, and integrity. They prioritise safety, well-being, and continuous learning for their diverse workforce. Their culture promotes a spirit of curiosity, boldness, and genuine care for their team members and communities. Safety remains top priority, ensuring everyone arrives home safely every day.
  
About Applying
At The Next Step, we embrace individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
For any accessibility needs to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know at support@thenextstep.com.au
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For specific questions about the role, please contact Victoria Triantis at vtriantis@thenextstep.com.au