Senior Manager – Training And Capability Apac

Toyota Automated Logistics; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration package

Global career development

Résumé du poste

Toyota Automated Logistics in Melbourne, AU, seeks a Senior Manager – Training & Capability APAC to lead the development of capability, learning, and competency frameworks across the Asia Pacific region. Based in Australia, this role partners with business and operational leaders to build workforce capability and drive operational excellence.

This rare opportunity lets you shape a regional function from the ground up, with autonomy, exposure to senior leaders, and a tangible impact on capability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Learning & Development or Capability functions in complex operational environments.
• Designing capability frameworks, workforce development strategies, and competency-based programs.
• Strong knowledge of governance, assurance, and competency verification.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.

Responsabilités

• Lead APAC training and capability strategy aligned with business goals.
• Design and implement capability frameworks, competency models, and development pathways.
• Drive workforce capability uplift to improve performance and effectiveness.
• Establish governance and verification frameworks for risk and compliance.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify gaps and develop learning solutions.
• Ensure training aligns with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Foster culture of continuous learning and performance improvement.

Connaissances

Learning & Development

Capability development

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Logistics/automation domain

Formation

Tertiary qualification in learning/education/business/engineering

Description du poste

Job TitleSenior Manager – Training and Capability APAC

Job Description

Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore under one unified brand. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

Job Posting Title

Senior Manager Training & Capability APAC

At a glance

As our Senior Manager Training & Capability APAC, you will lead the development of capability, learning, and competency frameworks across the Asia Pacific region. Based in Australia, this strategic role partners with business and operational leaders to build workforce capability, drive organisational performance, and support operational excellence.

This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a regional capability function from the ground up. With high levels of autonomy, direct exposure to senior leaders, and the ability to drive meaningful change quickly, you'll have a significant impact on capability strategy and workforce development across APAC.

Your Impact

• Lead the APAC training and capability strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and workforce requirements.
• Design and implement capability frameworks, competency models, and development pathways across the region.
• Drive workforce capability uplift initiatives that improve operational performance and employee effectiveness.
• Establish governance, assurance, and competency verification frameworks to support business risk and compliance requirements.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
• Ensure training programs align with operational, safety, and quality standards across multiple business functions.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, capability development, and performance improvement throughout the organisation.

What makes you a great fit?

• Extensive experience leading Learning & Development, Training, or Capability functions within complex operational environments such as logistics, automation, engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Demonstrated experience designing capability frameworks, workforce development strategies, and competency-based programs.
• Strong understanding of competency assurance, assessment, verification, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change across diverse business environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in learning, education, human resources, organisational development, business, engineering, or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.

What you can look forward to

• Build and shape a regional capability function from a blank canvas.
• Work with industry-leading warehouse automation and intralogistics technologies.
• Direct exposure to senior leaders across the APAC business.
• Career development opportunities within a global Toyota Industries Corporation business.
• Competitive remuneration package for the right candidate.
• Collaborative team culture with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Who we are

At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, viastore, and Vanderlande’s warehousing business under one unified brand.

Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end-to-end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.

Senior Manager – Training and Capability APAC Melbourne, AU