Training Manager

Company Description

The first thing you learn at Leidos Australia is to leave current thinking at the door. We aim to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient, but we will not get far using existing ideas. We need incisive minds like yours to weave together information technology, engineering and science skills into practical solutions for the most complex and high-risk challenges.

**Job Description**:
**Your New Role**

The Training Support Lead is responsible for managing and executing all training requirements, implement training and development plans; and facilitate a wide variety of training programs.

Specific functions and responsibilities include:

- Identify and assess the training needs of the organisation through job analysis, career paths and consultation with stakeholders.
- Evaluate existing training and collaborate with stakeholders to develop training materials that achieve defined learning outcomes
- Collaborate with stakeholders in developing the schedule of training delivery
- Design and develop training material that targets tangible results
- Conduct trial courses for newly developed training solutions
- Implement effective and purposeful training methods, whilst meeting training needs.
- Maintain all training documentation, including Learning Management Programs, processes and procedures
- Evaluate organisational performance to ensure training is meeting business needs and improving performance
- Effectively communicate with team members, management and stakeholders
- Manage the technologies and technical personnel required to develop, manage and deliver training
- Keep abreast of training needs, developments and best practices.

**Qualifications**:
**Qualifications**
- The ability to achieve and maintain an NV1 level security clearance.
- Holds as a minimum Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)

**Experience**

Coupled with your education and practical experience, you will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues and develop relationships to achieve the company’s objectives. You will also have:

- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in training and development management
- Current or very recent experience using an eLearning authoring tool, such as Adobe Captivate
- Current or very recent experience managing technology-based Learning Management Systems (LMS)

**Skills**

Your personal and professional attributes will include strong and proven problem solving and organisational skills, together with an appreciation of the importance of technical regulation and governance. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to coach and mentor others to further the professional development of the team.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong track record in developing and executing successful training programs
- Critical thinker with innovative problem solving skills
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office and related business and communication tools
- Familiar with traditional and modern training processes
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Strategic and creative mindset
- High attention to detail.

Additional Information
**What You’ll Love**

Be inspired. Be the difference.

At Leidos, job satisfaction and business success thrive in a positive working environment. Every day, we are developing a culture where collaboration, transparency and flexibility are in-built, innovation thrives, individuals are recognized, development opportunities are clear, and new initiatives are being launched all the time.

Work on a one-of-a-kind, exciting and critical program for Defence with a long standing first phase.

Our business is growing and evolving, so it’s an exciting place to be. We’re focused on outcomes so we support flexible work practices. There are also a range of benefits including 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more.