Learning & Development Manager

at  The Next Group

• Make an impact to a fast growing Australian Agricultural Investment Business
• Competitive Salary Package: Circa * $150, 000 - $160, 000.
• Permanent, Full-Time Position, Inner City Melbourne or Regionally based + WFH
  Join one of Australia’s most innovative and growing organisations, as they revolutionise agriculture across the country, striving towards a sustainable future. Their impact on Australian communities is large, as they strategically identify, acquire, and transform assets, creating new workforce opportunities, enriching rural communities, and enhancing the natural capital of Australian land. As the business continues to scale, investing in their dedicated and skilled workforce remains a top priority to ensure long-term success.

As the Learning & Development Manager, you will drive and enable the development of learning initiatives throughout the organisation, championing best practice and tailored learning programs, to meet the diverse needs of both the corporate and regional workforce.
Travel will be required to facilitate learning to the regional workforce (NSW & VIC).

Key priorities will include;

• Lead the design and development of the L&D strategy & programs;
• Lead the graduate program and coordinate the scholarship program;
• Balancing technical and soft skill development;
• Budget management;
• Support managers through the performance review and development cycle;
• Implementing mental health and wellness initiatives;
• Collaborating with safety consultants to enhance practices;
• Data analysis and interpretation of common trends.