Our Purpose

At Yarra Trams, we’re not just moving people — we’re moving Melbourne. Your journey is our passion, and it drives everything we do. From the tracks to the teams behind them, we’re committed to delivering world-class service — and it all starts with passionate people like you.

We’re on the lookout for two (2) passionate and proactive Learning and Organisational Development Business Partner’s (LODBP) to join our dynamic People & Culture Team. This is a great time to join as we experience a period of growth to further strengthen our offering to our stakeholders. If you love working with people, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to make a real impact, this could be your next stop!

About the roles:

Reporting into the Director Learning and Development, these role’s will partner with functional teams to deliver culture, people experience, learning, talent, succession, recognition and performance initiatives that strengthen capability and support organisational change.

Key deliverables of the roles will span:

- Support organisation-wide culture change and partner with functional teams to tailor initiatives that drive local impact, such as recognition, performance, engagement and others.
- Contribute to People Experience initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, induction and role-change improvements.
- Advise functional training teams on learning design and delivery aligned to future capability needs, including working with functional learning teams to revisit their exiting Training Matrix, evolving it into a mature Competency Framework and supporting the design and implementation of training pathways such as apprenticeships, traineeships and internships.
- Design and facilitate leadership and soft-skills training in conjunction with the Director, Learning & Organisational Development.
- In partnership with the People Business Partners, support talent identification and succession planning, processes and support the design and implementation of development pathways that future-proof functional capability.

About You:

As we are on the search for two (2) talented team members,



it is expected that successful candidates will have knowledge and experience in some of the following but not all, and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements:

- Qualifications in Learning, Organisational Development, Human Resources and/or Adult Education expected.
- Experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning, capability and organisational development initiatives that improve employee experience and business performance.
- An understanding of capability frameworks, training matrices and learning pathways such as apprentices, traineeships and interns and governance approaches that support workforce development and future capability needs.
- Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence leaders and translate business needs into practical people and capability solutions.
- A collaborative, proactive and resilient working style, with strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Prior experience working in an operational unionised, multi-disciplined and/or multi-site environment is highly desirable.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please feel free to contact Steven Nield, Manager Talent Acquisition & Social Inclusion on either;

About our Recruitment Process:

After your initial application, here’s what to expect.

- Review: We review and shortlist applications as they arrive, and we may progress strong candidates before the campaign closes. While most applications are assessed after the closing date, early applicants who closely match the role requirements may be contacted sooner. Every application is reviewed first by our Talent Acquisition team and then by the relevant Hiring Manager to ensure a consistent and thorough evaluation.
- Interview:



Our interviews are the best way for us to get to know you and determine your fit for the role through questions focused on your behaviours, skills and experiences. Our preference is to meet you face to face but we’re also happy to accommodate virtual interviews to suit your circumstances
- Background & pre-employment checks: If you’re the preferred candidate we’ll ask you to go through a series of background checks, including references, working rights, drug & alcohol and medical checks which are standard for all positions within Yarra Trams
- Offer: Once we’ve had conversations around salary and notice periods, your offer will be extended to you via a secure online platform for your review and acceptance. We’ll then also be in touch with you as you go through Onboarding and your commencement

Why Yarra Trams?

We’re proud to be part of Melbourne’s heartbeat. At Yarra Trams, you’ll find a supportive team, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of thousands of passengers every day.

As the operator of the world's largest tram network and an iconic part of Melbourne's transport system, Yarra Journey Makers is dedicated to serving communities by ensuring safe and reliable travel every day. Join a team focused on helping people and delivering better tram journeys to keep Melbourne moving forward.

Additionally, you will receive:

- A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Career growth opportunities
- Workplace flexibility
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to our Paid Parental leave policies

Yarra Trams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Interested? Click Apply Now.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must apply through the procedures listed in the job description on the Yarra Trams website. Applications not following that procedure will not be considered.

📌 Learning & Organisational Development Business Partners (Melbourne)
🏢 Yarra Trams
📍 Melbourne