Learning & Development Program Lead

Elders Rural Services Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders Rural Services Australia is seeking a Learning & Development Program Lead to drive end-to-end L&D programs on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will align initiatives with strategic objectives, plan programs across Sales, Leadership, Retail, and Technical Academies, and oversee administration and reporting in Workday.

Join a collaborative team focused on people development, innovation, and delivering measurable business impact through high-quality learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development, capability building, or organisational development.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Learning & Development programs, aligning with strategic objectives and operational requirements.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to support program execution across Sales, Leadership, Retail, and Technical Academies.
• Coordinate all aspects of program administration: scheduling, logistics, enrolments, and reporting.
• Oversee design, development, and deployment of learning content with internal SMEs and external providers.
• Implement evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
• Utilise Workday to manage, track, and report on learning activities, participation, and completion rates.
• Generate and analyse learning reports and dashboards in Workday for decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Digital Learning Specialist to integrate innovative learning technologies.

Skills

Strong communicator

Organised

Project management

Analytical mindset

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are looking for a Learning & Development Program Lead to join the growing team on a permanent, full time basis.

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.