At Ventura, our mission is to deliver exceptional service to our customers while creating a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace for our people. We're proud of our strong team culture—collaborative, committed, and united by shared goals. Our people and our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
We continue our exciting phase of Company transformation and growth, and with change comes opportunity. With a focus on building the capability of a workforce that will drive our future we have a newly created position for a well established Learning & Development Manager with vision and flair, ready to take on a new and exciting multifaceted role.
The Role
This role reports directly to the Executive General Manager People & Culture and leads, motivates and supports a team of 6 assessor/trainers., This role is yours to manage the design, delivery and evolution of our learning strategy within a fast moving environment. This position will see you out and about across all areas of the business, partnering with manages and leaders for insight required to create and execute L&D; strategy aimed at ensuring our people have the skills, confidence and capability to keep Melbourne moving.
This will include
Managing, building and evolving Ventura's Learning & Development strategy and framework
Develop and efficient and engaging induction program and employee development programs
Design and delivery of leadership and management development initiatives
Develop onboarding, compliance/mandatory, technical and leadership training.
Manage and enhance our Driver Assessment Program
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, learning and development
Partner with stakeholders to deliver innovative learning solutions that make a real impact
Oversee the management of our LMS, training records and reporting
Measuring the impacts of training initiatives
About You
You're an experienced Learning & Development manager with flair,



energy and creativity leader who enjoys building capability and influencing positive change. You can think strategically while remaining hands-on and practical, and you're comfortable partnering with leaders at all levels of the business.
To be successful, you'll bring:
Experience working within transport, logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing or other highly operational environments
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Learning & Development or a related discipline
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or equivalent)
Proven experience leading Learning & Development or Organisational Development functions
Experience designing and implementing learning frameworks, programs and development initiatives
Strong stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills
Experience working within transport, logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing or other operational environments
Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Strong project management, communication and continuous improvement capabilities
Why Join Ventura?
At Ventura, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, challenged and empowered to grow.
Our values guide us every day:
We Are Passionate
We Strive to Be the Best
We Listen and Innovate
We Are Committed to Zero Harm
Additional Benefits
Along with a supportive and inclusive workplace, you'll enjoy a range of great employee advantages, including:
Exclusive employee discounts on Samsung products
Onsite physiotherapy
Access to Ventura's confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free onsite parking, quarterly BBQs and modern depot facilities
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact, build capability across a diverse workforce and help shape the future of learning at Ventura, we'd love to hear from you.
Ventura is an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
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📌 Learning & Development Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Ventura Bus Lines
📍 Melbourne