Learning & Development Officer - Assets

Overview

Join Busways Group as a Learning & Development Officer – Assets. You will be based at our National Support Office in Pymble and be responsible for designing, delivering, coordinating, and supporting training programs aimed at upskilling Busways maintenance workforce to maintain high performance, safety, and compliance with operational standards, including training for the arrival of Zero Emission Buses.

Busways is the largest Australian-owned bus operator and the most experienced Australian bus specialist, delivering high-performing transport services since 1942. As the first choice for realworld solutions, we provide public bus services on behalf of state governments. Our team of 2,800 operates 1,350 buses and 47 million journeys annually.

Environment & Benefits

• Fitness Passport, a great scheme allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities around Sydney and regional NSW all under one competitive membership fee.
• Employee Assistance Program by Telus Health, giving you and your family access to an independent organisation that provides a broad range of personal support services.
• Office Lunch Club, providing access to discounted meals at work.
• Modern office environment, including large communal kitchen and outdoor lunch space, coffee machine, free fruit, and periodic company lunches.
• Free Staff shuttle available to Pymble from Central Coast or Blacktown locations.
• Career Progression, the chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional roles
• Employee Referral Programs, the opportunity to earn a cash bonus for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positions
• On site secure parking for employees
• Access to tax savings through novated leasing and salary packing providers that partner with Busways

More About The Role

Reporting to the Learning & Development Manager you will be responsible for designing, delivering, coordinating, and supporting training programs specifically aimed at upskilling Busways maintenance workforce. The goal is to ensure the maintenance workforce maintains high performance, safety, and compliance with operational standards.

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to design and deliver maintenance-related training, and any other technical training to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensures all training completions, attendance, assessments, and any other training records are securely maintained in Busways training record systems.
• Consults with key stakeholders, including asset maintenance managers, support office staff, staff representatives, training organisations, and vehicle manufacturers to identify training needs and facilitate the required training.
• Monitors and evaluates any external training, to ensure desired quality outcomes, are achieved.
• Designs, implements, and coordinates an apprentice training program that includes TAFE training, workshop supervised training, product training with continuous monitoring and review.
• Demonstrates, promotes, and coaches Supervisors on their responsibilities and practices in managing Apprentices and new employees.
• Manages the upskilling of current staff to ensure they are competent to maintain all new vehicles equipped with new and modern technologies, including the arrival of Zero Emission Buses.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and other duties, as directed.

About Us

Busways is the largest Australian-owned bus operator and the most experienced Australian bus specialist, delivering high-performing transport services since 1942. As the first choice for realworld solutions, we provide public bus services on behalf of state governments. Our team of 2,800 operates 1,350 buses and 47 million journeys annually.

What We're Looking For In The Successful Candidate

• Hold an industry recognised mechanical qualification, preferable in Heavy Vehicle.
• Strong knowledge of training principles and adult learning techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Leadership capability, experience and demonstrated capacity to coach others.
• Creative thinker and proactive problem solver.
• Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Hold a current Unrestricted Australian drivers licence issued by the relevant State

Highly Regarded

• Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment ,extensive relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or adult education/training

Apply Now

If you believe this is the perfect role for you, please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your suitability to the role. Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received. Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now'.

For any queries about the role please contact the recruitment team on the above email address or give us a call on or email us at

Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.

No agency applications, please.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Truck Transportation

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