- Lead & inspire a top-performing L&D; team
- Drive innovation in learning programs
- Be part of one of the most key missions in Australia
- Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane locations considered

Details about the Client

ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 70,000 applications received on average each year.

ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people’s need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we’ll be better together.

Job Description

Take the lead in driving excellence in Learning & Development. As the Learning and Development Manager at ADF Careers you will lead a dynamic, high performing team to design, implement and evaluate impactful programs that enhance organisational capability. If you thrive on innovation, data-driven strategies and driving professional growth, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

You will:

- Lead a team of high performing Learning and Development (L&D;) professionals, across L&D;, Training, Instructional Design and Capability.
- Develop,



implement and deliver ADF Careers Learning and Development strategy, encompassing an approach that meets the contractual requirements of Adecco within the ADF Careers contract, and ensures a forward-looking, innovative whole of ADF Careers L&D; approach, supporting overall achievement and success at an organisational level.
- Set performance objectives, support and develop the team to deliver on annual training plans that are aligned with business strategy and have clear learning objectives and measures.
- Provide advice and support in all areas of L&D; including partnering with senior leadership to uplift leadership capability, advising on and supporting talent management to identify emerging leaders.
- Develop and implement framework for consistent onboarding and induction programs for both ADF Careers employees, posted ADF personnel and all Adecco subcontractors working on the ADF Careers contract.
- Establish ongoing data collection to measure the impact, effectiveness, and return on investment of L&D; initiatives, and create insights that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop an annual training calendar, partnering with the HR and L&D; leads,



the wider ADF Careers business and relevant ADF Careers stakeholders to conduct ongoing training needs analysis.
- Source and collaborate with external learning partners to deliver exceptional, best practice learning solutions/outcomes.
- Develop, manage and maintain a high service level client relationship through the provision of services that meet or exceed the expectations of Defence and the ADF Careers Adeccocontract, further encouraging a strong and ongoing relationship between Adecco and the Commonwealth of Australia.

Candidate Profile

If you have worked in a similar position or just looking for your next opportunity that will make an impact, we want to speak with you.

Your background will demonstrate:

- A proven ability to leverage feedback, research, insights and data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, driving innovative solutions that enhance learning outcomes and business performance.
- A strong commitment to maintaining current knowledge of learning and development best practices, emerging technologies and industry innovations, applying these to continuously evolve learning solutions.
- Experience leading high-performing, engaged and well-supported teams, fostering an environment that develops individual capability, enhances performance and supports career growth.
- A track record of developing leadership capability and succession pipelines, ensuring a strong and sustainable talent pool for critical and future leadership roles.

To apply for this position, you must and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.

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📌 National Manager - Learning and Development (Australia)
🏢 The Adecco Group
📍 Australia