Senior Manager – Training and Capability APAC

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Senior Manager Training & Capability APAC to lead the development of capability, learning, and competency frameworks across the APAC region. This strategic role partners with senior leaders to build workforce capability, drive performance, and support operational excellence.

The role offers high autonomy and direct exposure to senior leaders. You will design and implement capability frameworks and development pathways, driving capability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading L&D/Training or Capability functions in complex operations.
• Experience designing capability frameworks and development pathways.
• Knowledge of governance, assessment, verification processes.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

L&D Leadership

Capability Frameworks

Stakeholder Management

Governance & Verification

Education

University degree in Learning/HR/OD/Business/Engineering

Job description

Job Title Senior 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. Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.

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.