Learning & Development Program Lead

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders Rural Services Australia Limited is seeking a Learning & Development Program Lead to shape and deliver the learning strategy, coordinating programs that enhance capability, strengthen leadership, and support a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

You will work with leaders and teams to align initiatives with Elders’ priorities and values, delivering measurable growth in performance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experienced in learning and development, capability building, or organisational development roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Learning & Development programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational requirements.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to support the successful execution of programs, including Sales, Leadership, Retail, and Technical Academies.
• Coordinate all aspects of program administration, including scheduling, logistics, enrolments, and reporting.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of learning content in collaboration with internal subject matter experts and external providers.
• Implement evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness, learner engagement, and business impact, using insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Leverage Workday, our HR Information System, to manage, track, and report on learning activities, program participation, and completion rates.
• Generate and analyse learning reports and dashboards in Workday to monitor program performance and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Digital Learning Specialist to integrate innovative learning technologies and platforms that enhance learner engagement and accessibility.

Skills

Learning & Development

Capability building

Organisational development

Project management

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Leadership

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are looking for a Learning & Development Program Lead to join the growing team on a permanent, full time basis. As the Learning & Development Program Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Elders’ learning strategy. You’ll design, coordinate, and implement programs that enhance capability, strengthen leadership, and support a culture of continuous improvement and engagement across the business. Working closely with leaders and teams, you will ensure learning initiatives align with Elders’ strategic priorities and values while driving measurable growth in performance and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Learning & Development programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational requirements.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to support the successful execution of programs, including Sales, Leadership, Retail, and Technical Academies.
• Coordinate all aspects of program administration, including scheduling, logistics, communications, enrolments, and reporting.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of learning content in collaboration with internal subject matter experts and external providers.
• Implement evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness, learner engagement, and business impact, using insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Leverage Workday, our HR Information System, to manage, track, and report on learning activities, program participation, and completion rates.
• Generate and analyse learning reports and dashboards in Workday to monitor program performance and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Digital Learning Specialist to integrate innovative learning technologies and platforms that enhance learner engagement and accessibility.

About you

• Experienced in learning and development, capability building, or organisational development roles.
• Strong communicator who can engage and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Highly organised, with excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to measure learning outcomes and drive improvement.
• Passionate about people development and fostering a positive, values-driven culture.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 185 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate. We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets. Elders is for Australian agriculture. We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity.

No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

For over 185 years Elders has been embedded in the fabric of Australian agriculture and played a key role in rural and regional communities by employing local people and servicing local farming families. We're dedicated to continuing this legacy through our extensive network, and, by paving the way toward a bright future for agriculture through our ongoing focus on innovation and sustainability. Elders is proudly creating lasting impact on Australia’s farming families and communities.