Learning & Development Lead

SMAART Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team lunches

Yearly Christmas party

Flexible work from home

Job summary

A leading Australian manufacturer seeks an experienced Learning & Development Lead to enhance training for their National Contact Centre. This role involves designing and delivering learning programs, collaborating with leadership, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while ensuring effective training delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional design and content creation.
• Ability to deliver both technical and soft skills training.
• Experience in training delivery within contact centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning strategies for staff.
• Create engaging instructional content for training.
• Assess training needs and measure learning effectiveness.

Skills

Instructional Design

Content Creation

Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

E-learning Platforms

Digital Training Tools

Job description

Are you ready to elevate training and development for a leading Australian manufacturer and distributor of premium surfaces and building materials? We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development (L&D) Lead to transform a National Contact Centre, supporting Customer Service, Key Accounts, Support Services, and Inside Sales teams.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to partner with a respected Australian industry leader.
• Collaborative, supportive leadership team.
• Make a real impact by shaping the development of a national workforce.
• Competitive salary package: $110,000–$120,000 + super (negotiable for the right experience)
• Hybrid - Work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Fantastic team culture - Team lunches, yearly Christmas party, and more!

About the Role:

As the L&D Lead, you will design, deliver, and refine learning programs that empower staff at all levels. You’ll collaborate with a high-performing leadership team, facilitate engaging induction and ongoing training, and create robust resources to support both technical and soft skill development. This role reports directly to the National Contact Centre Manager, ensuring alignment with operational goals and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning strategies for new starters and existing staff.
• Assess training needs through consultation with managers, performance data, and staff feedback.
• Create engaging instructional content and detailed work instructions for face-to-face training.
• Facilitate both technical (systems, product) and soft skills (quality conversations, objection handling) training sessions.
• Lead new starter induction programs and ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Assess training needs, measure learning effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align training with business goals.
• Manage L&D budgets and resources efficiently.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the Contact Centre.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, content creation, and facilitation.
• Strong ability to develop clear, practical work instructions and training materials.
• Confident delivering both technical and soft skills training.
• Self-starter with a passion for rebuilding and innovating training programs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and teamwork skills.
• Strong knowledge of customer service and sales processes, ideally from a product-based industry
• Able to work full-time on site in Tullamarine during induction periods, with flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays outside of induction (Tues–Thurs on site).
• Experience in training delivery within contact centre or similar environment.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Experience with e-learning platforms and digital training tools.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re passionate about learning, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to help build a culture of excellence and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW or for further information email Anastasia at [e-mail] or call 0419 892 753.

Please note: to be considered for this role you must have full working rights in Australia.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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