Learning and Development Manager

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.

Our talented workforce of over +50 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.

We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.

Over the coming 5 years we’re investing $1.5 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

The Role

This newly established role will transform the way we do learning at TasWater. Reporting into the Head of Culture and Capability, your work will help our people to reach their full potential by building the critical skills and capabilities we need to thrive, now and in the future. Leading a small team, you’ll be responsible for developing TasWater’s future learning strategy and delivering innovative learning programs that ensure our people have access to the development they need to be safe, skilled and effective in their roles.

Leadership of this function will include:


Learning and Development Strategy: Develop and implement a strategic learning approach, aligned with both business needs and learner aspirations.
Capability Frameworks: Lead the development and implementation of capability frameworks and associated curriculum for professional and operational roles.
Compliance and Safety: Manage compliance and safety training, ensuring alignment with organisational and regulatory standards, and identify opportunities to improve program delivery and effectiveness.
Learning Program Management & Delivery: Lead the design, development/sourcing, and implementation of engaging learning programs, that leverage contemporary learning methodologies and cater to a geographically disbursed workforce.
Online learning: Identify opportunities to utilise eLearning technology to deliver programs and lead the design and implementation of a new enterprise Learning Management System
People Leadership: Leading a learning and development team, providing strategic direction and coaching to ensure the delivery of effective learning and development programs.
What we're looking for

We're seeking a dynamic leader with a proven track record of leading and transforming a learning function. You know how to leverage modern learning methods to create programs that are as effective as they are engaging.

To be successful we’re looking for the following:


Learning Strategy Development: Experience defining the strategic direction for the learning and development function with a focus on technical and compliance training.
Capability Frameworks: Expertise in leading the design and implementation of professional development and operational capability frameworks, and associated curriculum.
Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of the regulatory environment and demonstrated experience satisfying statutory training requirements, including partnering with RTOs to deliver cost-effective and high-quality training outcomes.
Learning Management Systems: Experience in the design and implementation of learning management systems and technology-driven learning solutions.
Leadership experience: Proven leadership inspiring and motivating teams to achieve desired outcomes within large, regulated organisations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses and access to subject matter experts.

We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.

We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.