Senior Partner, Talent Development- Apprentice Program

Summary

Are you passionate about developing talent and shaping the future of Bridgestone’s automotive workforce?

Bridgestone Australia is seeking a dynamic Senior Partner Talent Development to lead our National Apprenticeship Program and drive capability across our Retail and Commercial Operations. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a trusted global brand committed to safety, sustainability, and excellence.

Our People Commitment

At Bridgestone, we know what matters to our people. That’s why our focus is on creating the conditions for our teammates to feel safe and happy at work.

We’re passionate about growth and development, supporting our people to achieve their career goals with a focus on promoting from within.

We offer flexibility that enhances wellbeing and performance, and the security of working for a trusted global brand. 

You’ll join a great team. We take pride in our friendly and supportive community. Together, we are working towards our mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’.

We believe in creating a workplace where you feel valued for your contributions and inspired to do your best work. Our perks include:

• • Competitive total remuneration package, inclusive of market-related base pay, plus variable pay and allowances depending on your role.​
  • Discounts on Bridgestone tyres and servicing for you, your family and friends!
  • Financial education, wellbeing support, and a range of employee discounts on private health, cars and car hire, hotels and other retailers.​
  • Annual paid volunteer leave to give back to a cause that matters to you – now that’s rewarding.

​ Your Growth, Our Future.

About the Role

As the Senior Partner Talent Development, you will play a critical role in building internal capability across our Retail and Commercial Operations. This includes the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning solutions that uplift performance, strengthen talent pipelines, and support the organisation's strategic goals. You will oversee the compliance management of our enterprise RTO as well as key learning programs, including the National Apprenticeship program and act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the Australian business.

Reporting to the Group Learning & Development Manager ANZ, you will work as part of the broader Talent & Organisational Development team, shaping learning experiences that are engaging, scalable, and aligned to business outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering blended learning programs tailored to both technical and enterprise learning pathways.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to co-create content and support knowledge transfer.
• Leading the end-to-end management of apprenticeship and traineeship programs across Australia. This includes supporting their onboarding and induction, providing mentoring, communication and  site visits.
• Building strong relationships with apprentices, mentors, and operational leaders.
• Collaborating with operational leaders to ensure the technician pipeline remains aligned with workforce planning needs.
• Ensuring compliance with ASQA and other regulatory bodies.
• Working with relevant state-based training authorities to identify and secure relevant state-based funding on offer for both Employer and RTO sides of the business.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Talent and OD team to support the development of technical career pathways and associated development programs to help grow our talent from within the business.
• Driving continuous improvement and support Bridgestone’s E8 Commitment and ‘Perfect Safety’ vision.

About you

You’re a qualified motor mechanic with post-trade management experience and a passion for mentoring the next generation of technicians. You bring:

• Experience in the automotive industry and a deep understanding of training.
• A demonstrated ability to mentor and develop young technicians.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• The ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Sound communications skills both verbal and in writing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with RTO compliance, reporting and funding opportunities.

About us

We are proud to be a leader in tyre and mobility solutions, offering premium products and services that keep individuals, businesses, and industries moving.  We meet the needs of customers wherever they are, with operations spanning company-owned stores, franchise partners, and mobile servicing solutions, with a team of more than 2000 passionate individuals across Australia and New Zealand.