Capability & Learning Manager

NSW Public Service Commission; Burwood Council; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 187,000; Part time

Job summary

Sydney Trains seeks a Capability & Learning Manager to lead design, development and improvement of innovative learning solutions across the organisation. You will partner with SMEs and leaders to assess capability needs and deliver meaningful outcomes for a future-ready workforce.

The role is fixed-term, part-time (16 hours/week) until 28 February 2027, based in Burwood, NSW. The successful candidate will bring experience in learning and development, instructional design and facilitation, with

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development
• Ability to develop and deliver effective learning solutions in a large organisation
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, workplace training and ASQA standards for RTOs

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of innovative learning solutions
• Develop targeted learning programs allied to capability needs
• Shape both accredited and non-accredited learning programs
• Drive learner-centred and human-centred design practices across Sydney Trains

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

Adult learning principles

Workplace training

ASQA standards for RTOs

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)

Job description

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Capability & Learning Manager

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains

Job category: Projects

Job location: Burwood, NSW, AU, 2134

Job reference number: 110626

Employment type: Fixed Term Part-Time

Salary range: $169675.0-$187110.0

(up to 6 months part time opportunity)

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.

You know that to make a meaningful contribution there needs to be connection and collaboration across the teams. Here’s your opportunity to help our people make a big impact.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of the Workforce Capability & Learning team, you will lead the design, development and continuous improvement of innovative learning solutions that build workforce capability and support business performance across Sydney Trains.

This role will see you partner with Learning Delivery Managers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), business leaders and key stakeholders to assess capability needs and develop targeted learning solutions that deliver meaningful outcomes. You will have the opportunity to shape both accredited and non-accredited learning programs, ensuring they remain relevant, engaging and aligned with evolving operational requirements.

You will drive learner-centred and human-centred design practices, leveraging technology and contemporary learning methodologies to create impactful capability development programs. Collaborating across the organisation, you will identify opportunities to enhance learning effectiveness, integrate solutions into business-as-usual processes, and support the development of a future-ready workforce in a complex and dynamic operational environment.

This is a fixed-term, part-time opportunity until 28 February 2027, working 16 hours per week, offering flexibility while contributing to strategic capability initiatives across Sydney Trains.

You will bring experience in learning and development, instructional design and facilitation, with the ability to develop and deliver effective learning solutions in a large and complex organisation. You will also have a strong understanding of adult learning principles, workplace training and assessment, and ASQA standards for RTOs.

A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent), or demonstrated equivalent experience in adult learning and capability development, is required.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

Applications close 11:59 PM on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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