Learning and Workforce Capability Manager Carpentaria

NTCOSS; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Salary packaging up to $6,400 extra

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading

Employee discounts & wellness benefits

EAP support (free confidential)

Job summary

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation delivering Disability and Therapy Services across multiple programs in Darwin. The Learning and Workforce Capability Manager will lead the workforce capability function, partnering with HR and program leaders to ensure staff have the required knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred services.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and demonstrated

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education, Human Services, Health, Organisational Development, Adult Learning or related discipline.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in operational learning, workforce capability or organisational training within relevant sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and related legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Carpentaria’s workforce capability function across programs.
• Partner with Human Resources, Program Directors and leaders to identify capability needs.
• Align learning priorities with participant outcomes, risk and continuous improvement.
• Analyse workforce data and prepare reports for senior leaders and governance committees.

Skills

Leadership

Learning capability

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education/Health/Adult Learning

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

Job description

Closing Date: 25/09/2026

Salary: $150,000.00 – $165,000.00

Job Type: Full-time (ongoing)

Location: Darwin

Job Category: Quality and Practice

Job Description

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

• Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
• Independent Living programs
• Pathways Program
• Employment and Training
• Specialist Disability Accommodation

We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

Purpose

The Learning and Workforce Capability Manager is responsible for leading Carpentaria’s workforce capability function, ensuring employees develop, maintain and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and verified competencies required to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred services across all programs. Working in partnership with Human Resources, Program Directors and operational leaders, the role identifies workforce capability needs and aligns learning priorities with participant outcomes, organisational risk, legislative requirements and continuous improvement objectives.

The ideal candidate

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Human Services, Health, Organisational Development, Adult Learning or a related discipline.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing operational learning, workforce capability or organisational training within the disability, health, child protection or community services sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements, safeguarding principles and relevant legislative frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse workforce capability data and prepare high-quality reports for senior leaders and governance committees.
• Excellent leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Remuneration and benefits

A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:

• Competitive basesalary package
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On site cafe and free parking
• Work satisfaction – love what you do and why you do it!

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is based on values, skills and qualifications.