• Based in Perth, Melbourne or Sydney
• Lead delivery of enterprise‑wide learning strategy and workforce capability
• Partner with senior leaders to drive performance and transformation

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia’s energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we’re right there with it. We’re investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and we’ll carefully consider how we might accommodate them.

Ready to make a real impact?

As Head of Learning & Development, lead the delivery of the enterprise learning and development strategy, ensuring strong alignment to organisational priorities while applying deep Learning & Development expertise to build current and future workforce capability and drive business performance.

Why you’ll love working here

At Alinta Energy, we’re taking real action to deliver reliable and sustainable energy for Australia — and that practical approach runs through everything we do. You’ll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. We’re big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen.

There are plenty of other great benefits of working for Alinta Energy, including flexible working, energy discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a paid volunteer day each year, fully stocked kitchens, and lots more.

What you’ll do

• Partner with senior leaders as a trusted advisor on workforce capability, future skills and upskilling and reskilling priorities.
• Oversee the scoping and prioritisation of learning programs that build critical organisational capability and support business transformation.
• Lead enterprise learning needs analysis in collaboration with People & Culture and business stakeholders to address capability gaps.
• Build, coach, and lead a high‑performing L&D team, fostering strong business partnering and a culture of continuous learning.
• Oversee the effective implementation of learning initiatives, ensuring measurable impact, strong governance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Establish performance measures and use insights to continuously improve learning effectiveness and return on investment.

Your experience

• A tertiary qualification in HR, Organisational Development, Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in learning and development, ideally within complex industries such as Retail, Energy, or Construction, including leading enterprise‑wide L&D strategies.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high‑performing teams in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Proven capability to measure learning effectiveness and ROI using data and insights.
• A strategic, collaborative, and innovative mindset, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and organisational capability development

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

This role is best suited to a strategic and collaborative leader who is passionate about building capability and enabling organisational performance through impactful learning.

Like what you’re seeing?

If you like the sound of this, and you’ve got experience in a similar role, we’d love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women’s careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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