Senior Learning & Development Specialist - Technical Academy

CDC Data Centres Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy - Professional development

CDC Day - paid leave

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Employment Assistance Program

CDC Social Events

Job summary

CDC Data Centres Pty in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Specialist to shape capability across our Technical Academy. You will lead planning, governance and delivery of key programs, turning business needs into practical learning pathways that deliver measurable outcomes.

This role goes beyond training, providing strategic structure to ensure programs stay aligned with priorities, delivering real improvements in capability and performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Design and deliver blended, interactive and on-the-job learning in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Strong ability to measure learning impact and ROI with solid reporting skills.
• Partner with leaders and SMEs to turn business needs into practical capability pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, governance and continuous improvement of CDC Academy programs.
• Turn business capability needs into practical programs, learning pathways and implementation plans.
• Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to identify capability gaps and define learning outcomes.
• Establish clear reporting, success measures and benefits tracking.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and return on investment, using insights to drive improvement.
• Partner with external providers and internal teams to deliver effective capability solutions.
• Support broader workforce planning, talent and capability priorities.

Skills

Blended learning design

ROI measurement

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Senior Learning & Development Specialist - Technical Academy

Make your mark in this exciting opportunity to work at Australia’s leading data centres.

• Shape and evolve CDC’s learning and capability programs across a growing business.
• Partner with leaders to turn capability needs into practical learning pathways and programs.
• Take ownership of key CDC Academy initiatives, from strategy and structure through to delivery and measurable outcomes.

About Us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centresis Australia and New Zealand’s leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operationsprovide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

The Senior Learning and Development Specialist will play an important part in shaping how we build capability across CDC. You’ll lead the planning, governance and delivery of key programs through our bespoke CDC Academy, ensuring they are aligned with business priorities and deliver practical, measurable outcomes.

This is broader than delivering training. You’ll provide the structure and strategic thinking behind our programs, ensuring they remain aligned with business priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning, governance and continuous improvement of CDC Academy programs
• Turn business capability needs into practical programs, learning pathways and implementation plans
• Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to identify capability gaps and define learning outcomes
• Establish clear reporting, success measures and benefits tracking
• Evaluate program effectiveness and return on investment, using insights to drive improvement
• Partner with external providers and internal teams to deliver effective capability solutions
• Support broader workforce planning, talent and capability priorities

What’s in it for you:

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Academy - Make your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career.
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family.
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice.
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• CDC Social Events - CDC’s offers staff and their family’s inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings.

About You:

You’re an experienced L&D professional who knows great learning is about more than delivering content. You can look across multiplelearning programsand tools,understand what’s working and identify where things need to evolve. You bring strong learning foundations, but you’re also curious, creative and willing to challenge traditional approaches to build experiences that are practical, engaging and connected to real career development. You think strategically, focus on outcomes and are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to bring ideas to life.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience designing and delivering blended, interactive and on-the-job learning programs in a fast-paced, evolving organisation, ideally within a technical or similarly complex environment
• A strong understanding of how to measure the effectiveness and return on investment of learning, supported by strong reporting and analytical skills
• The ability to partner closely with leaders and technical teams, turning business needs into practical learning programs and capability pathways

Essential: Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 15th November 2026