Learning & Development Business Partner
Our Business
Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow.
Our talented workforce of over 920 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
Over the coming 5 years we’re investing $1.2 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.
The Role
As the Learning & Development Business Partner, you will work closely with leaders across TasWater to build workforce capability and support organisational performance. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will identify learning and development needs, design effective capability solutions, and drive initiatives that help our people grow, adapt, and succeed.
You will lead the development and delivery of contemporary learning programs aligned to business priorities, compliance requirements, and future workforce needs. Using data, insights, and emerging learning technologies, you will create impactful learning experiences that enhance employee capability, support career development, and contribute to a high-performing and future-ready workforce.
- Partner with leaders and key stakeholders to diagnose business capability needs and co-design learning solutions aligned to current and future organisational priorities.
- Ensure learning solutions meet compliance, regulatory, and organisational requirements while supporting a positive employee experience.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on learning and development strategies, adult learning principles, and capability development.
- Build strong relationships with operational teams and senior leaders to understand business priorities, workforce challenges, and capability requirements.
- Facilitate engagement and collaboration between leaders, subject matter experts, and external providers to deliver effective learning outcomes.
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What we're looking for
We're seeking a proactive and driven Learning & Development professional who is passionate about building capability and creating meaningful learning experiences. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where stakeholder needs can vary across the business.
The ideal candidate will be a strong relationship builder who can confidently engage with operational teams, subject matter experts, and senior leaders to understand business challenges and translate them into practical learning solutions. You will bring a collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence and drive outcomes through others.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent demonstrated capability in learning and development or a related discipline within a complex organisation.
- Strong understanding of both operational and corporate environments, with the ability to tailor learning solutions to diverse business needs.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships and partner with stakeholders across operational teams and senior leadership.
- Proven experience working effectively within high-performing, cross-functional teams and contributing to shared goals and continuous improvement.
- Highly organised with strong planning and coordination skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes on time.
Why TasWater
Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.
The Details
This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $135,072 - $150,080 (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable dependent on experience.
Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.
If you want to learn more about this role please contact Emily – Learning and Development Manager - 0473 857 236
If you require assistance in applying, please contact Christie Hopp – Talent Acquisition Manager via email at Christie.Hopp@taswater.com.au or call 0409 322 817
Our applications will be closing on Thursday 25th June at 10:00AM
Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.
