APAC Training & Capability Lead

Vanderlande; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Senior Manager, Training & Capability APAC, based in Australia. You will lead the development of capability, learning, and competency frameworks across the APAC region, partnering with senior leaders to raise workforce capability and drive operational excellence.

You will build the capability function from the ground up with high autonomy, direct exposure to senior leaders, and a tangible impact on capability strategy and workforce development across APAC.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Learning & Development or Capability functions in complex operations such as logistics or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to design capability frameworks, workforce development strategies and competency-based programs.
• Strong understanding of competency assurance, assessment, verification, and governance.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change across diverse environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualification; postgraduate studies are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead APAC training and capability strategy aligned with business goals.
• Design and implement capability frameworks, models, and development pathways.
• Drive capability uplift initiatives to improve performance and effectiveness.
• Establish governance and verification frameworks for risk and compliance.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify gaps and create targeted learning solutions.
• Ensure programs meet safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership in L&D

Capability framework design

Governance & verification

Stakeholder influence

Strategic HR/OD background

Education

Tertiary qualification in L&D/HR/OD/engineering/business

Postgraduate qualifications advantageous

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Senior Manager, Training & Capability APAC, based in Australia. You will lead the development of capability, learning, and competency frameworks across the APAC region, partnering with senior leaders to raise workforce capability and drive operational excellence.

You will build the capability function from the ground up with high autonomy, direct exposure to senior leaders, and a tangible impact on capability strategy and workforce development across APAC.