About Us
Founded by three mates in ****, Varsity has grown from your favourite student bar into one of WA's most exciting entertainment hospitality brands.
From burgers, beers and wings to arcade games, bowling and packed-out venues, we're all about creating unforgettable experiences and Good Times Always.
As Varsity continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Learning & Development Manager to help build the next generation of leaders, elevate operational capability and bring our people strategy to life.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to spend approximately 6–8 weeks training in WA to immerse themselves in the Varsity brand, culture and operations prior to commencing the role in Victoria.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape Training & Development within a fast-growing hospitality and entertainment business.
Working closely with Operations and People & Culture, you'll lead the delivery of onboarding programs, leadership development initiatives, venue training systems and operational capability programmes across the business.
You'll play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences that support performance, consistency and culture while partnering with venue leaders to develop future talent pipelines.
This role requires someone equally comfortable building strategy and rolling up their sleeves in venue alongside operational teams.
What Will You Do?
Lead and evolve Varsity's Learning & Development function across multiple venues
Design and deliver onboarding programs for team members and leaders
Develop engaging training content and operational learning resources
Facilitate leadership development and Train the Trainer programs
Support venue openings through structured training and operational readiness




Coach and develop venue leaders to build capability and performance
Drive training compliance and consistency across all venues
Partner with Operations leaders to identify development opportunities and succession pathways
Manage and improve learning systems, reporting and training processes
Support people development initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement and retention
Deliver workshops, leadership sessions and operational training programs
Travel between venues to support teams and embed learning outcomes
What Will You Bring?
Previous experience in hospitality, Learning & Development, Training or Operations leadership
Robust understanding of multi-site hospitality operations
Experience creating and facilitating engaging training programs
Ability to influence, coach and build strong relationships across all levels of the business
Passion for leadership development and people growth
High energy, adaptability and a hands-on approach
Strong organisation and project management skills
Experience with learning platforms and training systems is highly regarded
Confidence working in fast-paced and growing environments
Ability to balance both strategic planning and operational execution
Perks & Benefits
Competitive salary package
Genuine career growth opportunities within the expanding Signature Hospitality Group portfolio
Work with a high-energy, people-first hospitality brand
Staff discounts across Signature Hospitality venues nationally
Access to employee discounts across leading retail brands
A role where you can genuinely influence culture, leadership and growth
Sound good?
Don't rule yourself out if you don't meet all the above criteria, with exciting expansion plans coming soon, our team are growing across the board, so we might just have the perfect role for you!
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📌 Training And Development Manager Full-Time / Varsity Melbourne
🏢 Varsity
📍 Melbourne