APS Level 6

Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA, Perth, WA

$105,295 - $115,786 About The Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations We are committed to empowering futures, ensuring rights and enriching lives. We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future as we ourselves strive to be a model employer. We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees.

We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or re-training to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities. With us, your work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. Whether you are engaging in policy development, program implementation, or direct support services, your efforts will have a tangible impact on job seekers, employees and the economy by giving them a framework to build a future anchored and realised through employment.

It is our ambition to do things differently, to create the ‘department of great jobs’– where our people reflect our purpose.

The Role

As an APS6 Learning Team Leader, you will lead the design and delivery of learning that enables frontline staff to perform effectively in a complex service delivery setting. You will manage a team of learning professionals and work with business areas to translate operational requirements, policy and system changes into practical learning solutions. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery to ensure learning remains relevant, timely and impactful.

This role supports staff operating in fast-paced and at times psychosocially demanding environments, and contributes to building capability, confidence and resilience across frontline teams.



It requires strong organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to respond to competing priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities of the APS Level 6 Learning and Development Team Leader may include: Set priorities and oversee team performance, building capability to ensure the effective delivery of learning outcomes. Partner with stakeholders to identify capability needs and plan, forecast and schedule learning activities to support operational requirements. Provide strategic and operational advice on learning and development to inform decision-making and drive capability uplift.

Assure the quality of learning products, ensuring materials are accurate, accessible and fit-for-purpose.

Monitor, evaluate and report on learning outcomes (including mandatory training), identifying trends, supporting compliance and informing improvement. Drive continuous improvement of learning approaches by incorporating feedback, data insights and contemporary practices. Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to support the delivery of learning outcomes.

How to Apply Applications are to be submitted using the department’s eRecruit (online recruitment) system. When submitting your application you will be asked to provide: Resume and referees: A current, concise resume outlining your work experience, relevant skills and qualifications.



You will also need to provide details of two referees who can confirm your current performance, conduct, suitability, and the claims made in your application.

Pitch (maximum 500 words): A statement outlining your suitability for the role, including what you can contribute and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the position. Avoid repeating information from your resume and instead include specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your capability. Recruitment processes within the APS rely on merit.

If you choose to use AI to support you during recruitment, it’s key you understand the department’s guidelines for candidate use of AI throughout the recruitment process. The APS work level standards outline the expectations for each classification level and can be used as a guide when preparing your application.

Eligibility

Don’t meet all the role requirements? At DEWR we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and seek to recruit staff with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels, disciplines and working styles. If this role resonates with you and you are excited about making an impact, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security

Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance. Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.

Job Information Pack

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📌 Learning and Development Team Leader (Canberra)
🏢 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
📍 Canberra