Manager Learning And Development

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.  

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.  

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.  

About the role

The Manager Learning & Development leads the design and delivery of training and development programs across the department. The role works with leaders, teams and stakeholders to identify capability needs and create learning solutions that help staff perform at their best. It also manages graduate and early career programs to build a strong and diverse workforce. The role leads a team and oversees systems and projects to ensure effective delivery. Success in this role builds workforce capability, supports career development and helps the organisation perform better now and into the future.   

To access the Position Description, please  click here.   

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:

• • Enjoys working with others to design and deliver learning solutions that meet business needs.
  • Can build strong partnerships, work through different views and achieve agreed outcomes.
  • Can use digital tools and systems to support learning and improve how work is delivered.
  • Can understand people’s needs, communicate well and build trust to get the best outcomes.
  • Can drive continuous improvement, think ahead and keep up to date with new ideas and best practice.

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification e.g. Human Resources, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, Psychology, Education or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in workforce capability and talent development.

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, the 18th of May 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact  Hayley Rice, Director Inclusion and Organisational Development via Hayley.Rice@transport.vic.gov.au or on 0438 217 098 .   

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy here:
 https://www.vic.gov.au/public-sector-industrial-relations-policies-2025/redundancy-redeployment-and-retrenchment

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