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Townsville Based - Open to relocation
About Us
Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees and an FY2024 net profit exceeding $1B.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.
As Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
About The Role
Our Learning & Development Manager leads the end-to-end training and capability function across all Wilmar Sugar and Renewables sites, driving organisation-wide learning initiatives that lift capability, build leadership strength, and supports strategic future workforce needs. Reporting directly to the GM People & Culture, you will lead a regionally located team to shape our enterprise learning strategy, strengthen technical and professional pathways, and ensure our people have the skills to deliver on our long-term business goals. In this role, you will also be responsible for leading and monitoring compliance training programs to ensure regulatory and company standards are achieved.
Please note, this role is a full-time, in-office based role from our Townsville office. Candidates open to relocating are encouraged to apply.
Role Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, guidance and support to the L&D team, embedding a culture of collaboration, compliance and continuous improvement
* Identify organisational learning needs and capability gaps aligned to strategic and workforce plans
* Lead enterprise programs including leadership development, technical pathways, apprentices, graduates and succession initiatives
* Oversee and optimise training systems, processes, compliance programs and data integrity to lift quality, efficiency and regulatory alignment
* Evaluate learning effectiveness, manage analytics and drive continuous improvement across all programs and delivery modes
* Manage the training and development budget to ensure financial accountability and strong return on investment
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
* Demonstrated experience leading L&D or organisational capability functions across a large or complex workforce
* Strong strategic capability, with the ability to assess organisational needs and design targeted capability programs
* Proven leadership experience developing and coaching L&D teams across multiple sites or regions
* Proficiency in learning systems (Litmos or similar LMS), with strong data integrity and reporting capability
* Relevant qualifications in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Training, or a related discipline
* Experience managing apprenticeships, graduates or formal development pathways in a large organisation
Why work for Wilmar
We want people who take pride in their work, enjoy building connections, and value opportunities to grow their career in a dynamic, future-focused organisation.
As a Wilmar employee, you will enjoy:
* Salary Sacrificing & Packaging – Options for super, novated leases and other eligible benefits
* Novated Vehicle Leasing (Fleetplus) – Flexible, affordable lease and maintenance options
* Superannuation – 14.5% super guarantee contribution, exclusive member benefits through the Wilmar Super Plan
* Corporate Discounts & Rewards – Savings on fuel, tech, travel, and major retail brands
* Health & Wellbeing – EAP, Medibank Corporate Cover, and eyewear discounts
* Travel & Lifestyle – Discounts on car hire, hotels, and flights to help you recharge
* Workplace Giving & Recognition – Workplace giving to charity of your choice, milestone service awards and Employee Referral Bonus
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources, Training, and Management
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Human Resources Services, and Professional Training and Coaching
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