Learning and Development ManagerHybrid

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's. 

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

Are you ready to take ownership of impactful learning and development initiatives that drive individual, team, and organisational growth?

This pivotal role offers the autonomy to design and implement programs that foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance. While the role operates as the sole Learning and Development expert, it is supported by a collaborative HR team and broader organisational resources to deliver meaningful outcomes.

As a key internal consultant, you will work closely with stakeholders across the business to build capability and contribute to the advancement of a high-performance culture, ensuring the organisation is future-ready and adaptable.

What you’ll be doing

• Program Design & Delivery: Design and deliver developmental programs, including leadership training and tailored workshops.
• Develop & Implement L&D Strategies: Create and execute learning strategies aligned with business goals, incorporating modern learning approaches.
• Conduct Needs Analysis: Evaluate and predict learning and development needs to support organizational capability building.
• Facilitate Employee Development Initiatives: Manage and support programs like mentoring, communities of practice and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Learning Schedule Management: Coordinate and maintain a schedule for organisational learning programs.
• Manage Compliance Training: Oversee mandatory training programs.
• Evaluate Impact: Collect and analyse data to assess program effectiveness and participation metrics.
• Optimise Learning Systems: Maintain and enhance current digital learning platforms, exploring new technologies to improve access and usability.
• Vendor Collaboration: Procure and partner with external providers to align offerings with organisational learning needs.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Regularly review and refine learning processes and practices to ensure ongoing enhancement.

Who we’re looking for

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

• Strong work ethic and committed to showing up for a team
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self-reflection and self-growth
• Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
• Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
• Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What we’re looking for

Experience working within a broad standalone L&D role managing multiple priorities and partnering with cross-business stakeholders;

• A strong understanding of adult learning principles, with proven experience in organisational capability consulting with a wide variety of cross- business stakeholders;
• Experience in workshop and blended learning program/content design and delivery, and strong facilitation experience;
• Experience in facilitating and driving leadership learning interventions;
• Knowledge of OD theory such as drivers of team and organisation performance, group dynamics, systems theory, human-centred design.
• Working knowledge of HRIS & LMS platforms and MO 365 | Teams | SharePoint, Co-Pilot & other generative AI

What we offer

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

​Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.