Manager, Learning & Development
Job No:
Cultura126
Location:
Greater Geelong
Shape capability. Empower communities. Make a real difference.
Manager, Learning & Development
At Cultura, we are more than a service provider - we are a community. Every day, we support, care for and celebrate culturally diverse individuals across their life journey. From settlement to aged care and community services, our work is deeply human and purpose driven.
With over 400 staff and 150 volunteers, we’re building a future where every person, regardless of background, can thrive.
This is your opportunity to shape how our people grow, lead and deliver impact.
Ready to make a real impact?
This is not a traditional L&D role.
You’ll lead and elevate Cultura’s learning and development function: building capability across a diverse, values-driven workforce that supports some of the most important moments in people’s lives.
At an exciting time for the organisation, under a new CEO with a strong passion for leadership growth, development and employee pathways, you’ll play a critical role in unlocking the potential of our people and shaping the future of our workforce.
You’ll operate as a trusted partner to leaders, connecting development, performance and workforce planning to real organisational outcomes while fostering a culture of continuous learning, inclusion and growth.
This position will be contracted on a permanent Part time basis, 30.4 hours per week.
This position will be contracted on a permanent Part time basis, 30.4 hours per week.
Why you’ll love working here
At Cultura, purpose isn’t a slogan, it’s how we show up every day.
You’ll join a values-led organisation grounded in Inclusion, Integrity, Sustainability and Kindness, where your work directly contributes to stronger communities and better lives.
We offer:
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Genuine flexibility
- A supportive, inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated
- The opportunity to shape and uplift a growing L&D function
- A strong organisational focus on leadership development and career pathways
- Meaningful work across settlement, aged care and community services
- A collaborative leadership team that values ideas, innovation and impact
What you’ll do
Build capability that matters
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Lead Cultura’s learning and development strategy aligned to organisational priorities
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Deliver Cultura's leadership framework
- Design and deliver scalable learning solutions across a diverse, multi-service workforce
- Oversee induction, mandatory training and ongoing professional development
- Ensure clinical and compliance training meets regulatory requirements
Leverage digital learning and systems
- Drive the effective use and continuous improvement of Cultura’s Learning Management System (Go1)
- Enhance digital learning experiences, accessibility and engagement across the workforce
- Use data, insights and system capability to identify gaps, track progress and measure impact
- Bring a digitally savvy approach to modern, scalable learning design
Partner with leaders to drive performance
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Conduct organisation-wide training needs analysis
- Work closely with leaders to identify capability gaps and implement practical solutions
- Design leadership development programs and succession planning frameworks
- Support a strong culture of learning, reflection and growth
Lead and elevate the L&D function
- Lead and develop a small, high-performing team
- Oversee compliance and integrity of training records
- Build frameworks, systems and processes that enable scale and consistency
- Provide data-driven insights and reporting to Executive and Board
What you bring
- Proven experience leading learning and development in a complex organisation
- Strong digital capability, including experience leveraging learning management systems to drive engagement and outcomes
- The ability to translate business needs into practical, high-impact capability solutions
- Confidence partnering with leaders and influencing at all levels
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A hands-on approach - comfortable balancing strategy and delivery
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions
You’ll also have:
- Tertiary qualifications in L&D, HR or a related field
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Experience with learning platforms
- A commitment to inclusion, cultural awareness and community impact
Who this role is perfect for
This role will suit someone who:
- Thrives in purpose-driven organisations
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Wants to build, not just maintain
- Is digitally curious and embraces modern learning approaches
- Balances strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
- Is passionate about inclusive, culturally safe workplaces
- Sees learning as a powerful driver of performance and impact
Our commitment to diversity and safety
Cultura is proud to be an inclusive employer. We strongly encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- People with disability
- LGBTQIA+ community members
How to Apply
Answer the application questions and submit your resume after reviewing the position description.
Applications close for this position on Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm.
If you have any questions about the position, you may contact us at careers@cultura.org.au
Employment may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a Police Criminal Record Check, Working With Children Check and Pre-Employment Health Declaration. Cultura will pay for the costs associated with these checks, after you have commenced working.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.
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