L&D Manager

Learning and Development (L&D) Manager

• Location open to Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia
• Shape the employee experience from day one, embedding a learning culture aligned with our goals of safety, operational excellence, and business improvement.
• A position focused on Delivery and Compliance!

About us

As Australia’s largest private rail freight company, we are integral in keeping Australia’s economy moving. With a rich history dating back to 1855 we are incredibly proud of our heritage and the essential role we continue to play in supporting Australia’s supply chain. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials.  

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to step into a Learning and Development leadership position, where you will be accountable for the compliant, cost-effective delivery of all technical and accredited training across Pacific National. This includes the governance of our Registered Training Organisation (RTO), the mobilisation and scaling of the Driver Training Academy, and oversight of frontline technical capability development.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Mobilising and leading the end-to-end implementation of the Driver Training Academy
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and progression of new driver cohorts through to full operational competency
• Leverage existing internal trainers and outsourced instructional designers to meet business needs
• Maintain compliance with ASQA and national training standards
• Manage all RTO activities, audits, reporting and quality assurance
• Engage and manage external partners for instructional design

About You

We are looking for an experienced L&D Professional with a passion for safety, compliance, and delivering real learning outcomes. With a strong background in vocational education and RTO operations, you know how to turn business needs into practical, high-quality training solutions.

Key skills, knowledge & experience you will bring:

• Significant experience in leading technical/safety-critical training
• Experience operating within or leading an RTO
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
• Qualifications in Adult Learning, Vocational Education, or Learning & Development
• Strong understanding of VET sector, AQTF, and ASQA requirements
• High-level communication, influencing, and team leadership skills

The benefits

We prioritise diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and can bring their authentic selves to work. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• Pursue growth and career development 
• Access mentoring programs 
• Enjoy paid parental leave up to 14 weeks (with superannuation) after just 6 months of service 
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members 
• Benefit from novated leasing and discounts on select health insurance, travel, retail brands, and more. 

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more! 

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. 

Closing date

Applications close 24^th of June 2025

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? Click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.