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WHO WE ARE
Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel.
Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester UK, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion, now standing as the leading global sports fashion retailer. With over 3,400 stores worldwide, we strive to inspire the emerging generation through a captivating connection to the universal culture of Sport, Music, and Fashion.
In 2017, JD Sports first launched within the Australian market and has since expanded to 60+ stores across all states and New Zealand with plans for continued future growth. Our mission is to offer unparalleled service and style to all our consumers.
Working at JD Sports is a state of mind, an attitude and way of challenging the norm. We do not conform; we create our own path and are elite within our field. And now, we’re seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team.
THE ROLE
JD Sports is on the lookout for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our team in this newly created role!
The Learning & Development Specialist will be responsible for creating and delivering impactful training programs, maintaining and writing SOPs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives for our Leppington Distribution Centre team.
This role plays a key part in building leadership capability, developing a skilled workforce, and ensuring teams are prepared to meet customer demand—especially during peak periods through effective planning and training of our contingent workforce.
Reporting into the Head of People Development, this role is responsible for but not limited to:
Training & Development
- Design and manage training programs aligned with the training matrix and compliance requirements
- Design and deliver induction and onboarding for employees and agency staff to ensure a seamless transition
- Partner with Warehouse Management to coach underperforming employees and improve efficiency and quality
- Track, measure, and report progress on training effectiveness and performance improvements
- Support leadership growth through targeted training programs and coaching sessions
- Promote open communication to address training needs and drive engagement initiatives
Employee Engagement
- Foster a positive, inclusive work culture aligned with company values for all stakeholders at every touchpoint
Standard Work Practices
- Develop, implement, and maintain standardised work practices for consistency and efficiency
- Regularly review, update, and retrain SOPs to reflect process improvements and automation updates
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions to improve results
WHO YOU ARE
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a training role (within an automated warehouse or similar environment preferred)
- Proven track record of leading lean improvement projects and delivering measurable efficiencies
- Previous experience designing, building and facilitating training programs
- Strong experience in Canva and PowerPoint creating training resources
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations and automation processes
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- On-site parking
- Birthday leave
- Competitive Salary
- One month paid parental leave
- Referral bonus scheme
- Training and development to evolve and shape your career
- Opportunity to progress across all areas of the business including Retail, Support Office and our Distribution Centre
- Treat yourself with our attractive staff discount! This can also be used for friends and family
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health champions
We are passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career.
JD values diversity and inclusion and champions a culture where everyone feels, valued, included, and celebrated.
What are you waiting for? Apply today and kick start your JD Sports Journey.
Please note, by applying for this role, you consent to us completing a Work Rights check to verify your working rights where required.
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