Head of Training

4 days ago

Sydney, Australia Paliguard Pty Ltd Full time

**General**:
Location: Sydney (NSW), Australia

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Hours of Work: Full Time

Nature of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: Market-Related (commensurate with skill and experience**)**

**About the Role**:
Paliguard provides advice and services directly to our clients’ leadership, individual communal institutions, organisations, and events. Its operations include protection, research and advice, investigations, crisis management, and liaising with the community, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders. With a reputation built on integrity, operational excellence, and critical services, we are seeking an execution-focused and results-driven Head of Training & Development to join our leadership team.

This is not a back-office role. It’s a front-line leadership opportunity to transform training & development, drive performance and continual improvement, and scale impact in an industry where trust and precision are everything.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
1) Developing and leading the organisation’s training strategy

2) Creating and developing a self-sufficient training program

3) Leading our team of instructors, developing standards of excellence

4) Quality, Compliance and Evaluation

5) Developing and leading a culture of learning and excellence

6) Community outreach and stakeholder training

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- **Leadership Experience**: Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in training, capability, and course development, preferably within the security environment.
- **Team and Volunteer Management**: Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and integrate volunteer workforces into formal operations.
- **Strategic Delivery**: Proven record of designing and leading training strategies at scale, with measurable outcomes.
- **Community-Focused**: Experience working in or with community organisations and groups.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Demonstrated ability to develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
- **Strong Communication and Problem-Solving Skills**:Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively problem-solve and make decisions.
- Relevant Qualification/s will be strongly regarded.

**To apply**:
If you are the kind of Head of Training & Development who thrives in this environment and leads with clarity, courage and consistency, we want to hear from you.

We invite interested persons to send a copy of their CV (maximum 6 pages; PDF only) and cover letter (maximum 3 pages; PDF only) detailing your experience and interest in this role.

Closing Date: 5th December 2025

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $105,504.65 - $185,000.00 per year

**Experience**:

- Training and Development: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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