Trade Union Training and Staff Learning & Development Manager

Employee Engagement Team

Permanent Full-time, Based in Waterloo

$193,017.71 per annum + Superannuation

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + paid annual office closure
• 12 RDOs per year
• Onsite parking and hybrid working
• Fitness Passport - discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
• Voluntary super contributions matched up to a certain %
• Salary packaging

About the Association

The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) is the registered union for nurses and midwives in NSW and one of Australia's largest and most respected member organisations.

With a proud history of advocating for nurses and midwives and delivering strong outcomes for our members, we continue to grow and evolve.

As part of our commitment to modernising our people practices, we are seeking an experienced Learning and Development professional to design and lead impactful learning programs that build capability, support organisational transformation and contribute to our ongoing success.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development / implementation of training needs analysis to inform the development of annual trade union training and staff learning and development (L&D) programs.
• Review and ensure the implementation of the annual Trade Union Training and staff L&D programs to support and deliver on the capability requirements of the Association.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to establish and deliver a ‘best of class’ onboarding experience, processes, and employee induction program.
• Facilitate the development and delivery of high-quality training materials and learning resources.
• Ensure that your team’s work is aligned to the Association’s changing learning requirements and competency needs through effective cross team collaboration and coordination.
• Build and cultivate collaborative relationships and foster communication across the organisation to ensure training needs are met.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation and reporting of learning programs to assess their effectiveness and ensure they are achieving the Association’s strategic goals and learning-based outcomes.
• Provide advice and direction on trade union training and staff L&D to support the organisation, line managers and employees with development solutions in line with strategic goals, organisational capacity and performance needs.
• Remain current with the latest research and best practices related to adult learning and professional development.

About You

• You will have tertiary qualifications in Adult Education or demonstrated significant experience.
• Management and Leadership qualifications or/and experience.
• You will be an expert in training needs analysis, learning program development and delivering and managing end-to-end training projects.
• Travel, though occasional, will be a requirement of this role.

Why join us?

At NSWNMA, you will be part of an organisation committed to collectivism, equity, integrity and courage. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a values-driven organisation while supporting the people who support nurses and midwives across NSW.

You will also benefit from 5 weeks Annual Leave and 12 RDO’s per annum, with onsite parking available.

How to apply for this position:

To apply for the position click apply now from our Careers page. If you are an internal employee, please provide your internal email address.

Your application must briefly address the selection criteria outlining your interest in the role and any relevant study or experience. To view the position description, click on "Document", which is above "Apply" and download the position description.

If you have a question or query about this role or your application, please send an email direct to our Employee Engagement team at [email protected]

Applications close Thursday 13 August 2026

NSWNMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a diverse workplace, we welcome diverse applications and encourage Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.