Learning & Development Lead

Liebherr Maritime Cranes; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance discounts

Bonus leave days

Parental leave

Training programs

Job summary

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Lead to shape learning strategy, influence organisational performance and lead programs across Australia and New Zealand. You will collaborate with leaders to foster a culture of continuous development and build capability at every career stage.

The role emphasizes designing and delivering classroom, digital and blended programs, managing a team of specialists, and driving measurable improvements through data-driven

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in Learning & Development.
• Qualifications in HR, Education or Organisational Psychology or related discipline.
• Proven experience leading learning strategy and capability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive L&D strategy to build capability across the organisation.
• Partner with leaders to translate business needs into learning solutions.
• Lead design, development and improvement of learning programs (classroom, digital, blended).
• Manage and develop a team of L&D specialists with coaching and leadership.
• Oversee early careers and apprenticeship programs, ensure outcomes and pipeline.
• Measure learning impact, report outcomes and drive improvements with data.

Skills

Learning strategy

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Training needs analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Learning management systems

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR/Education/Organisational Psychology

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Join a business that is committed to developing its people and building capability for the future. As the Learning & Development Lead, you'll have the opportunity to shape learning strategy, influence organisational performance, and lead programs that support employees at every stage of their career. Working closely with leaders across Australia and New Zealand, you'll play a key role in creating a culture of continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Learning & Development strategy to build capability across the organisation.
• Partner with leaders to identify skills gaps and translate business needs into effective learning solutions.
• Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of learning programs across classroom, digital and blended learning environments.
• Manage and develop a team of Learning & Development specialists, providing coaching, guidance and leadership.
• Oversee early careers and apprenticeship programs, ensuring strong outcomes, compliance and talent pipeline development.
• Measure learning effectiveness, report on outcomes, and drive continuous improvement through data and feedback.

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 10-15 years experience in the Learning and Development sector.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Education, Organisational Psychology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Learning & Development, including experience leading learning strategy and capability initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training needs analysis methodologies.Demonstrated ability to design, implement and evaluate learning programs, including measuring effectiveness and business impact.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning platforms, and external training providers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, coaching and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build capability across a diverse organisation.

Our Offer

At Liebherr, we value your well-being. We offer a culture of recognition and reward, celebrating your contributions and ensuring you feel valued.

You'll have access to generous benefits like retail and medical insurance discounts, bonus leave days, parental leave, and comprehensive training programs, fostering your personal and professional growth.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's Core Values.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace

Culture

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Location

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.
1 Dr Willi Liebherr Drive
5096 Adelaide
Australia (AU)

The Company

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.