Training & Learning Manager

• Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest essential service providers. 
• Help build the capability of a new and exciting contract in the Firefighting services industry.
• Access to Ventia’s academy to build your capability, connections and career.

With over 35 years’ experience working with Defence and with the recently awarded 6-year Firefighting Services contract, 2024 is an exciting time to join Ventia.  In support of this newly awarded contract, Ventia are seeking a Training & Learning Manager to join their global and diverse organisation.

About the role

Based in Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth this role will see you overseeing the training function across the Firefighting Services contract, ensuring training is built and delivered to a high standard of quality that enhances contract delivery and compliance.  

This position is primarily responsible for:

• Work with key executive stakeholders to identify and assess training needs to build and enhance employees’ skills and performance.
• Establish consistent systems, processes and governance to support the overall management of training for Defence. 
• Standardise Training Systems and processes to generate efficiency across all aspects of training. 
• Develop Reporting and Analytics tools to standardise training and reporting across Defence.
• Develop a Strategic Training Plan to support the future growth of the contract.
• Monitor quality of training and training vendors to ensure best value and service quality is maintained.

What We Offer You: 

• Attractive salary package with access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more. 
• Genuine opportunity to influence and foster an inclusive workplace culture 
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program. 
• Join one of Australia and New Zealand's largest essential service providers. 

About you: 

• Diploma of Vocational Education and Training.
• Diploma of Training Design and Development.
• Relevant leadership and management competencies and/or experience.
• Experience with the national training systems and training delivery within a regulated quality framework.
• Experience analysing and evaluating training needs, assessment outcomes and process effectiveness.
• Strong stakeholder engagement including coaching and mentoring people performance. 

You must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Department of Defence Security Clearance to Apply.
 

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Their strategic partnership with Defence and the newly awarded contract represents a transformation in scale and commitment to integrated working, with a service offering providing value for money for the Commonwealth, Defence and Ventia. It encompasses airfield, structural and bushfire response, emergency and rescue services, fire training and Hazmat response and management of a world-class fleet of firefighting appliances and equipment.

Diversity 

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.   

Position Reference Number: 159841   

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