Manager - Business Improvement and Training

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About the role

AGL has an exciting opportunity for a Business Improvement & Training Manager to join our AGL Macquarie team at Bayswater Power Station, supporting operational excellence, workforce capability, and business transformation across one of Australia’s largest thermal generation assets.
Location: based on-site at Bayswater Power Station, Muswellbrook NSW.
This is a critical leadership role embedded within a complex, asset-intensive environment where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are paramount. You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance, and site leadership teams, driving initiatives that enhance workforce capability, optimise processes, and lift overall plant performance.
You’ll play a key role in shaping how the business evolves, leading strategies across transformation, training, and digital innovation. With regular on-site engagement, you’ll build strong relationships with frontline teams while influencing enterprise-wide initiatives that improve efficiency, compliance, and operational readiness.
What you’ll be doing

• Strategic leadership of business transformation and workforce capability programs aligned to operational and digital objectives

• Driving business improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-led methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance

• Leading the design and delivery of training and competency frameworks to meet regulatory, safety, and operational requirements

• Partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to identify and deliver high-value improvement opportunities

• Championing the use of AI, automation, and data analytics to streamline processes and support decision making

• Overseeing a portfolio of transformation initiatives, managing delivery against KPIs, budgets, and milestones

• Embedding change management practices to ensure sustainable adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Training/Education, or a related discipline

• Proven experience leading business improvement or transformation programs within complex operational or industrial environments

• Strong capability in designing and delivering training, competency, and workforce development frameworks

• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies to drive measurable outcomes

• Deep understanding of digital tools, AI, or data analytics to support process optimisation and decision making

• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the business

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options.

• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.

• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.

• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.

• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.

• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.

• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.

• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Don’t tick all the boxes? That’s okay! We would love to receive your application!

Applications will close on 17th June 2026.

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

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