DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ROLE STATEMENT
Learning and Development Team Leader – Infrastructure
Public Transport Services Division
Classification Level
ASO7
ANZSCO Code
599999
Organisation Overview
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) serves the South Australian
community by enabling the safe and efficient movement of people and freight across the state and
facilitating development of the State’s infrastructure, in accordance with South Australia’s Strategic
Plan and the State Infrastructure Plan.
Learning and Development Section Overview
The Learning and Development Section within the Public Transport Services Division (PTS) of DPTI
is responsible for the development, delivery and recording of PTS staff training requirements to
meet divisional business goals and strategies and assist in the compliance of the Rail Safety Act
2007 and other legislative and regulatory requirements. As an Enterprise Registered Training
Organisation (ERTO), the Section is also required to operate in a manner that is compliant with the
requirements and obligations of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
Role Overview
The Learning and Development Team Leader – Infrastructure is responsible for:
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leading a team including managing work objectives and outcomes and establishing and
monitoring work priorities;
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managing the development, delivery, assessment, review and evaluation of technical and
operational training programs and requirements for PTS;
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utilising expert technical and training experience to achieve the high level outcomes of the
position in compliance with ASQA requirements;
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providing expert advice and support to managers and staff across the division relating to
learning and development issues in an electrified environment.
Key Relationships
The Learning and Development Team Leader – Infrastructure:
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is accountable to the Manager, Learning and Development;
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builds effective working relationships with other L&D Team Leaders and provides
mentoring and coaching in technical areas for members of the Learning and
Development Team; and
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liaises extensively and forms collaborative relationships with internal customers, service
providers, external regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
Special Conditions
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This role has been classified as a Rail Safety Worker and a position of trust. The incumbent
is subject to a satisfactory criminal history / record check / any other applicable checks in
line with departmental policies and procedures.
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Some out of hours work and intrastate travel may be required.
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A current Driver’s Licence is essential.
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Active participation in industry networks.
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Key Outcomes
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Provide comprehensive leadership of a team including:
o managing work objectives and outcomes;
o performance management;
o establishing and monitoring workloads and priorities;
o providing appropriate supervision and guidance; and
o day-to-day operations and administrative duties of the team.
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Significant stakeholder consultation, on a technical level within a multidisciplinary
environment to ensure effective working relationships and building of a customer focused,
responsive team to support the effective achievement of quality training outcomes.
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Lead the facilitation of communication across all disciplines of infrastructure and operations
relating to technical training requirements in line with the Rail Safety Act 2007 and other
legislative and regulatory requirements.
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Lead the initiation, development, design, implementation and delivery of technical training
and assessment programs, materials and tools including the outsourcing of this work where
appropriate and formulation of strategies to address current and future technical training
requirements, skill needs and gaps.
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Lead the evaluation, validation and quality assurance of technical training and assessment
programs, materials and tools to ensure compliance with ASQA standards, business group
requirements, best practice training and adult learning principles.
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Significant contribution towards the maintenance and development of the accreditation of
the division as an Enterprise Registered Training Organisation in providing nationally
recognised training and assessment.
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Provide expert technical consultancy services and high level advice across the division on a
diverse range of complex and sensitive L&D matters including written reports and
recommendations and in particular, technical requirements in an electrified environment.
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Act as an agent of continuous improvement within a challenging environment and adopt a
positive personal approach to change and innovation. Support in shaping processes and a
culture that encourages change and innovation.
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Maintain comprehensive up to date knowledge of industry standards relating to an electrified
environment, relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in terms of operational and
technical knowledge and skills, as well as training and assessment methodologies and
practices.
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Provide advice and regular written updates to the Manager, Learning and Development on
the progress of work objectives and priorities within the team.
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Coach and mentor the Team Leader – Operations in technical training requirements and
assist where possible in the delivery of operational outcomes.
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Significantly contribute to the development, implementation and review of section plans and
policy.
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Ensure that a safe and healthy work environment, free from discrimination is provided for
employees by:
a)
implementing departmental human resource policies;
b)
ensuring that the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Customer Service and
Ethical Conduct are a normal part of doing business; and
c)
managing industrial relations issues appropriately as they arise.
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Essential Selection Criteria
Qualifications
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Post-secondary qualification/(s) in an electrical discipline is preferred but other technical
disciplines may be considered (i.e. mechanical, civil, track, electrical, engineering, signalling)
or equivalent.
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher.
Person Capabilities
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Proven experience in leading a team and the ability to work collaboratively in a team
environment, including the ability to co-ordinate the output of a unit, work independently
under broad direction, set priorities, plan and deliver high volumes of work to achieve
outcomes within set timeframes.
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Recent, comprehensive experience and significant knowledge and competence in a high
risk environment along with a broad understanding of a range of technical disciplines.
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Experience in a training environment and significant level of knowledge relating to national
training packages, structure of competency standards and development of training materials
(i.e. lesson plans, instructional materials and assessment tools).
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Highly developed communication and negotiation skills and the ability to collaboratively
problem solve in a multidisciplined environment.
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Demonstrated ability to manage staff performance, coach, mentor and develop staff to meet
individual and organisational needs.
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Highly developed project management
implementation and evaluation.
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Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity,
customer service, ethical conduct, and an understanding of, experience in, and ability to
manage to the spirit and principles of the Premier’s Safety and Wellbeing Declaration and
the legislative requirements of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986,
utilising AS/NZS ISO31000:2009 Risk Management, or to an equivalent set of standards.
skills,
including
research,
development,
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