At Downer, learning isn’t a support function, it’s a strategic driver of safety, performance and future growth. We’re looking for an exceptional Learning & Development Lead to shape enterprise‑wide capability across our Transport & Infrastructure business in Australia and New Zealand.
This is a senior, high‑impact role where learning, compliance and capability directly influence business performance, safety and long‑term competitiveness.
You’ll be accountable for setting the L&D strategy, ensuring learning compliance, and delivering scalable, fit‑for‑purpose capability programs across frontline, operational and leadership cohorts. This includes ownership of graduate, apprentice and cadet programs, learning governance, compliance accreditation, and workforce capability uplift aligned to operational and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities
Lead the Learning & Development and compliance function across T&I AU.
Set and execute L&D strategy aligned to business and workforce needs.
Deliver compliance training, accreditation and learning governance.
Lead graduate, apprentice and cadet programs end‑to‑end.
Embed scalable digital and blended learning solutions.
Provide strategic capability advice to senior leaders.
Establish learning analytics, reporting and ROI insights.
Manage L&D budgets, suppliers and training investment.
Build strong relationships across business and external partners.
Lead and develop a high‑performing L&D team.
Champion Zero Harm, safety and sustainability through learning.
What you’ll bring
10+ years’ senior experience leading Learning & Development or capability functions within large, matrixed organisations.
Demonstrated success delivering enterprise‑wide L&D strategies and high‑impact capability programs.
Strong experience in learning compliance, governance and accreditation in regulated environments.
Proven people leadership capability, including leading and developing specialist teams.
Experience designing and embedding leadership, frontline and operational capability frameworks.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
A data‑driven mindset with experience in learning analytics, reporting and insight.
Tertiary qualifications in Business, HR, Training or a related discipline (preferred).
Experience with learning systems and platforms (Oracle desirable).
Infrastructure, construction or industrial sector experience (highly regarded).
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career.
Be part of a culture that values safety, integrity, and excellence in everything we do.
A values-driven organisation with genuine RAP commitments.
Opportunities to shape nation‑wide initiatives and deliver meaningful, measurable social impact.
Flexible work arrangements - based in any major Australian capital city
To apply for this great opportunity, please click on "Apply" and submit your application. We cannot accept applications via email but for more information, please contact:
Alicia Jacobson – Talent and Sourcing Business Partner
E: [email protected]
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
About UsAt Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. About the TeamDowner’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
