Shape the capability of Queensland’s apprentices, trainees and graduates
Are you a Capability Development professional who believes learning should change lives>
This is a rare opportunity to lead and evolve entry pathway programs that directly impact apprentices, trainees, graduates and trades professionals working on critical infrastructure across Queensland.
If you understand what capability really looks like in a blue-collar environment this role will excite you.
Why this role matters
Behind every major infrastructure project is a skilled, capable workforce.
In this role, you’ll shape how emerging trades professionals are developed, supported and retained. You’ll ensure apprentices and trainees are set up to succeed from day one, and that learning solutions genuinely work in depot and operational environments. This is capability development at scale, across nine operational centres, blending strategy, program design and stakeholder engagement.
What you’ll be doing
- Drive capability solutions across the organisaton
- Lead and elevate entry pathway programs
- Drive Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Cadetships, Internships and Graduate programs
- Support and evolve the Civil Trades Development Program (CTDP) and Committee
- Strengthen progression pathways and long-term workforce capability
- Design capability solutions that work in the real world
- Apply adult learning principles in blue-collar settings
- Ensure learning interventions are practical, accessible and aligned to operational realities
- Work closely with depot-based stakeholders to tailor approaches that land
- Partner with Resource Managers, Operations Managers and Workplace Trainers across nine sites
- Build trusted relationships
- Spend time on site understanding workforce challenges first-hand
- Oversee Standing Offer Arrangements
- Ensure providers meet contractual and performance expectations
- Manage procurement, compliance and reporting requirements
- Apply strong knowledge of AQF, training packages and the Australian Apprenticeship Framework
- Identify what’s working — and what’s not — early
- Embed quality assurance and improvement practices
- Strengthen attraction, engagement and retention strategies
You are not a generalist HR advisor, you’re a capability development specialist and you bring:
- Experience in workforce capability, learning & development or entry pathway programs
- Exposure to blue-collar, trades or operational workforces (highly regarded)
- Strong understanding of vocational frameworks (AQF, training packages, apprenticeships)
- Confidence working across distributed teams and engaging stakeholders at all levels
- The ability to influence operational leaders and build trust
- A proactive mindset, you share challenges early and solve collaboratively
- A genuine passion for capability development
- State-wide impact across critical projects
- Meaningful workforce capability development work, not transactional HR
- Strategic influence combined with hands-on program leadership
- The chance to modernise and elevate capability frameworks
- A leader who values collaboration, engagement and continuous improvement
Apply now — shortlisting is underway.
