For more than 40 years, Abbot Point Terminal has demonstrated its commitment to safety, efficiency, responsibility, and partnership with the local community.

APO has been contracted by North Queensland Export Terminal to manage operations at the Port of Abbot Point—Australia’s northernmost coal port—located 25 kilometres north of Bowen, between Townsville and Mackay, serving as the gateway to the Whitsundays.

Abbot Point Operations (APO) is looking for an experienced and passionate Learning and Development Business Partner to lead key development programs across the organisation. This role is central to building APO’s future capability, from frontline leadership to early-career pathways.

As the Learning and Development Business Partner, you will partner closely with leaders and the business to identify and address workforce capability needs, while managing APO’s learning compliance framework to ensure employees and contractors have the competencies, authorisations and certifications required to perform their roles safely and effectively. You’ll design, coordinate and evaluate learning and development solutions, lead early-career programs, maintain accurate and audit-ready learning records, and drive continuous improvement across learning systems, governance and organisational capability to support APO’s current and future workforce needs.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives in a complex industrial setting and is ready to hit the ground running.

What You’ll Do:

- Design and deliver leadership programs for emerging and frontline leaders.
- Manage all early-career development programs and talent pipelines.
- Develop learning pathways, competency frameworks, and capability initiatives.




- Oversee LMS governance, reporting, and compliance accuracy.
- Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and design targeted development solutions.
- Build robust relationships with RTOs, universities, TAFEs, and industry partners.

What We’re Looking For:

- 7+ years' experience in L&D;, organisational development, or capability roles.
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications
- Strong facilitation, program design, and coaching skills.
- Experience managing early-career or leadership development programs.
- The ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Analytical ability and confidence using LMS and learning systems.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, leadership development, and instructional design.
- A confident communicator who can engage and influence across all levels of the organisation.
- A proactive and practical mindset with a passion for building organisational capability.

Why Join Us?

- Drive leadership and capability initiatives with real impact.
- Shape the future workforce through early-career development programs.
- Join a committed team that values continuous improvement and professional development
- A competitive remuneration package and a suite of benefits
- Relocation support for you and your family to help you settle into the community
- An excellent work/life balance in Queensland’s breathtaking Whitsunday region.

Opportunities like this are rare—don’t miss your chance. Start your journey today and achieve your ultimate career in Australia’s coastal paradise! APPLY NOW and be part of a driving force in shaping a thriving, engaged workforce!

Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 2nd December 2026.

📌 Learning and Development Business Partner (Whitsunday Islands)
🏢 Abbot Point Bulkcoal
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