Learning & Development Manager

Learning & Development Manager

Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow. 
Our talented workforce of over 950 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day. 
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.   
Over the coming 5 years we’re investing $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and we will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more. 

The Role

This role will transform the way we do learning at TasWater. Reporting into the Head of Culture and Capability, your work will help our people to reach their full potential by building the critical skills and capabilities we need to thrive, now and in the future. 
Leading a small team, you’ll be responsible for finalising and implementing TasWater’s future learning strategy and delivering innovative learning programs that ensure our people have access to the development they need to be safe, skilled and effective in their roles.

Leadership of this function will include:

• Finalise and implement a learning and development strategy aligned to business needs and learner aspirations.
• Lead the development and implementation of capability frameworks and associated curriculum for professional and operational roles.
• Manage compliance training, ensuring alignment with organisational and regulatory standards, and identify opportunities to improve program delivery and effectiveness.
• Lead the design and implementation of engaging learning programs, that leverage contemporary learning methodologies and cater to a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Lead the learning and development team, providing strategic direction and coaching to ensure the delivery of effective learning and development programs.

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What we're looking for

We're seeking an experienced and influential leader with a proven track record of leading and transforming a learning function. You know how to leverage modern learning methods to create programs that are as effective as they are engaging. 

To be successful we’re looking for the following:

• Experience in defining the strategic direction for a learning and development function with a focus on technical and compliance training.
• Expertise in leading the design and implementation of professional development and operational capability frameworks, and associated curriculum.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and demonstrated experience in satisfying statutory training requirements, including partnering with RTOs to deliver cost-effective and high-quality training outcomes.
• Experience in the design and implementation of learning management systems and technology-driven learning solutions.
• Proven leadership capability that inspires and motivates teams to achieve desired outcomes within large, regulated organisations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and change management skills, with the ability to effectively engage, build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts. 
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do. 
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team. 

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport.  

Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.   

If you want to learn more about this role, please contact Samuel Paske – Head of Culture and Capability at [email protected] or call 0448 320 240.  If you need assistance in applying, please contact Christie Hopp - Talent Acquisition Manager at [email protected] or call 0409 322 817.

Our applications will be closing on Tuesday 27 January at 10:00 AM