Defence Training and Capability Manager

2 weeks ago


North Sydney Council, Australia Ventia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Ventia Pty Ltd

What's on offer:

  • Ability to make a significant impact in creating efficiency across contracts in how training is delivered, managed and reported.
  • You will be joining one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand - ASX listed with a respected reputation supporting the communities we live and work within.
  • Hybrid working - Split your time between the office and work from home.
  • Flexible base location - Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

About the Role:

As our Defence Training & Capability Manager you will lead the strategic development and coordinated delivery of training capability across five major Defence contracts managed by Ventia.

This role is a newly created position and will ensure all training initiatives align with Ventia's contractual obligations, Defence standards, operational readiness requirements and corporate training governance.

Critical to the success of this role is creating efficiency across contracts in how training is delivered, managed and reported.

Our role offers hybrid working with the option to be based from our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement unified training strategy across all Defence contracts.
  • Lead a team of training managers, instructional designers and subject matter experts.
  • Ensure alignment with Defence capability frameworks and future force requirements.
  • Leverage and collaborate with Ventia training resources and support SMEs to drive efficient training outcomes across contracts.
  • Oversee the design, delivery and evaluation of training programs, including technical, operational, and leadership development.
  • Monitor training effectiveness and compliance to regulatory standards including auditing processes.
  • Manage training budgets, resources and performance metrics.
  • Stakeholder liaison with Defence clients, contract managers internal and external stakeholders including training providers, Defence schools, and industry partners.
  • Identify current and future capability gaps, drive innovation with digital learning and technologies.
  • Ensure overall governance and compliance.

Key Knowledge and Experience:

  • Formal education or demonstrated experience in adult education training and development, human resources or a related field.
  • Exposure to National VET sector standards and systems.
  • Experience in training and development preferably within a Defence Industry or similar complex environment.
  • Able to manage large-scale programs with a strong understanding of contractual frameworks.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, change management, leadership capability and process optimisation experience.
  • Well developed knowledge of (LMS) Learning Management Systems and training accreditation processes.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills – both verbal and written.
  • Australian Citizen with the ability to undergo Defence Security Clearnce (Baseline or higher).

About Ventia:

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.

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, LGBTQIA , Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply:

If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.

Position Reference Number: 163095



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