Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist

About Inland Rail

The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

The Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist will be accountable for delivering a portfolio of organisation learning and development initiatives across the employment lifecycle. This role, reporting to the Organisation Effectiveness Lead, will be our L&D SME and play play a pivotal role in delivering Inland Rail’s Learning and Development strategy.  

In this position, you will collaborate closely with your leader, our Organisation Development Specialist, and our business SMEs to design, develop, and implement impactful learning programs. This includes analysing and enhancing the current Learning Management System (LMS) catalogue and curriculum, then executing a prioritised review and implementation plan which aligns with our Organisational Strategy. 

Key to this role is using your experience and expertise to ensure learning solutions are well-planned, delivered, and evaluated to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet our specific business context. You will be a strong project manager with strong organisational ability to deliver on key timelines.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Review, develop and execute the Inland Rail Learning and Development Strategy
• Lead the review, design, and delivery of a comprehensive induction and onboarding program. 
• Partner with the Organisational Development Specialist to implement a leadership development program 
• Work closely with internal HR teams, Subject Matter Experts, and end-user teams to deploy learning solutions effectively 

Given the linear nature of the Inland Rail project there will be some ad-hoc travel to Sydney as required.  

About you

As a highly skilled Learning and Development professional, you should have extensive experience in instructional design, facilitation, and administering Learning Management Systems (ideally Cornerstone). Possessing a strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, you can effectively manage competing demands. With a creative and solution-oriented mindset you are able to design programs aligned with strategic business objectives, through collaboration both within the People & Culture team and more broadly with Program Leaders. 

Additionally you will be able to demonstrate:  

• Ability to identify and develop objectives, methods, and quality control measures, taking action to improve process and program results 
• Well-developed project management and organisational skills to ensure the successful implementation and continuous improvement of L&D initiatives 
• Experience designing leadership capability and learning approaches that engage people and align with strategic business objectives 
• Certification or qualification in instructional design or human resources is desirable (e.g., Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment). 
  

What you’ll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
• Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.

Our Organisation and Culture

Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Applications close: 10/02/2025 

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.