Newly created national role shaping capability across a growing Australian manufacturerLead practical learning, leadership development and workforce capabilityCairns or Brisbane based, with travel across Norweld locationsWHO WE AREFor over 50 years, Norweld has been making our customers' dreams a reality.
Through extensive research and development at our head office in Cairns, we have built a world-class reputation for delivering the ultimate tray and canopy packages.
Designed and manufactured in Australia, we use the highest-grade materials and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to build the toughest products in the country.We pride ourselves on offering a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace – one where we have fun, work as a team, deliver the ultimate customer experience and enjoy rewarding careers.
Come and join the Norweld family!
THE OPPORTUNITYNorweld is seeking an experienced Training & Development Manager to lead and coordinate learning and capability development across our national workforce.This newly created role will work closely with leaders, managers, supervisors, HR, HSEQ and subject-matter experts to identify capability requirements and deliver practical learning solutions aligned with Norweld's operational priorities and continued growth.This is an opportunity to shape Norweld's approach to learning and capability with genuine influence across the employee lifecycle.
You will work closely with leaders and operational teams, join a supportive People function and contribute to initiatives with visible business and employee impact.The Training & Development Manager will also lead the Early Careers Coordinator, who is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of Norweld's apprenticeship, work-experience, school-based and training-provider arrangements.
The Manager will provide direction, development and broader program oversight, while operational managers and supervisors retain responsibility for day-to-day workplace supervision,



coaching and performance.The role spans manufacturing, sales, branch operations and support functions.
It combines capability planning and program coordination with hands-on learning design, facilitation and evaluation.The position may be based at our Cairns head office or Brisbane facility.
Cairns is preferred; however, applications from suitably experienced Brisbane-based candidates or those open to relocating to Cairns are encouraged.
Regular travel between Norweld locations will be required.Your responsibilities will include:Partnering with leaders and subject-matter experts to identify current and emerging training and capability needsDeveloping and maintaining practical training plans, calendars, role-based requirements, capability matrices and learning pathwaysCoordinating induction, onboarding, technical, systems, compliance, sales, customer service, leadership and employee-development programsDesigning clear and practical learning materials, resources and assessments in partnership with internal expertsFacilitating training, workshops and development activities and arranging specialist delivery where requiredSupporting managers and supervisors to strengthen workplace instruction, coaching, feedback and employee developmentCoordinating internal trainers and external learning providers to deliver agreed programs and outcomesEvaluating learning participation,



workplace application and effectiveness and improving programs where requiredLeading and developing the Early Careers Coordinator and maintaining oversight of apprenticeship and early-career program outcomesMaintaining accurate training systems, records and reporting to support compliance, visibility and informed decision-makingWHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe successful candidate will be able to translate business and workforce requirements into practical learning solutions.
You will be credible with leaders, approachable with employees and comfortable working across both operational and professional environments.The ideal candidate will have:Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering workplace learning, training or employee-development initiatives, ideally across multiple teams or locationsExperience identifying capability needs and converting them into practical training plans and programsStrong learning-design, facilitation, coaching and evaluation capabilityA sound understanding of learning principles and the needs of employees with different experience, language, literacy, numeracy and learning requirementsStrong stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of an organisationExperience within a manufacturing, trade, automotive, operational or similarly practical environment would be highly regardedExperience coordinating leadership development, career pathways, capability frameworks or employee-development programsExposure to apprenticeships, vocational education, work experience or early-career programs would be an advantageStrong project and external-provider management capability, together with confidence using learning, HR and reporting systemsA practical, organised and solutions-focused approach, with robust attention to detail and follow-throughRelevant qualifications in learning and development, training and assessment, education, human resources or a related area; a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirableThe ability and willingness to travel between Norweld locations as required
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📌 Training & Development Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Norweld Australia
📍 Brisbane