Manager Organisational Training

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

As the Manager, Organisational Training - you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

N.B. Please note this is an 18-month max term contract. 

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicle

The opportunity:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, People & Culture, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of the organisational training function. This encompasses all statutory, corporate, and role-specific training for employees and contractors. Through your leadership, the organisation will benefit from a consistent, structured, and targeted approach to providing efficient, compliant, and high-quality training programs, systems, advice, and services.

Specifically, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the organisational training strategy, with a focus on driving continuous improvement in the management and delivery of planning, needs analysis, financial, data and reporting systems.
   
• Provide strong and effective leadership and change management to reposition the Training and Development function towards operational excellent and industry best practice to meet the organisation’s needs.
   
• Oversee the efficient operations of the Training and Development team, ensuring the continuous evolution of solutions, services, and systems that are aligned, fit-for-purpose, and sustainable for the organisation.
   
• Lead and oversee the implementation of instructional design methodologies to create fit-for-purpose learning outcomes based on workforce capability and business needs.
   
• Develop, implement and oversee the maintenance of an organisational training quality, governance and vendor management framework.

The people you'll join:

As an integral member of the broader People and Culture Leadership team, you will lead a dedicated group of professionals. This role offers the opportunity to provide strong and effective leadership, driving operational excellence and setting industry best practices.

What you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant area such as a Bachelor of Business, Training, Education or similar coupled with extensive training and development experience, OR a lesser qualification coupled with significant experience in training and development.

You will bring a proven track record in developing and delivering training strategies, supported by high-quality programs, initiatives, and operational execution within complex compliance-based environments. Your significant experience in people leadership will enable you to lead and embed organisational change across culture, processes, systems, and structural dimensions.

With the ability to seamlessly navigate between operational and strategic priorities, you will excel in operationalising strategy and driving the successful execution of key initiatives. You will ensure that risks, costs, and resources are managed within agreed budgets and timeframes.

Additionally, your exceptional capability to form strong relationships with enterprise-wide stakeholder groups will be a key asset in this role.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Saturday 22 March, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Maddi Morgan at maddi.morgan@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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