Learning and Development Officer
Learning and Development Officer
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$ 1460 - 1679
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Job Description
Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of 240000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Human Resources team sits within Councils Corporate Performance Directorate and is responsible for a diverse range of services across Cumberland supporting people leaders across the employee lifecycle. This includes advice on team structures recruitment employee and industrial relations and learning and development as well as contributing to key organisation initiatives and HR projects.
The team were the recipients of the 2022 Employment Diversity Metro Award at the Ministers Awards for Women in Local Government and received an Honourable Mention at the 2023 National Awards for Local Government for our Mentoring and Development Program and proudly deliver internal services which educate inspire and build the capability of our leaders and staff.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Officer to join our Organisation Development team to assist with developing the capabilities of employees across the organisation.
Reporting to the Coordinator Organisation Development the role will work closely to coordinate and support the delivery of effective Learning and Development programs including elearning modules organisation development initiatives and will be responsible for administering Councils Learning Management System.
The successful applicant will require:
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or significant experience in the area of training and development
- Experience administering an online Learning Management System (LMS) and elearning content creation tools
- Demonstrated experience in developing and evaluating training programs
- Previous experience in the delivery of training assessment and mentoring
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- High level of written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Welldeveloped time management skills
- Sound knowledge of training and development principles and practices
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
- Class C drivers licence.
Download the position description herefor more information.
About this role:
- This is a 12 month fulltime term contract position commencing early August 2025
- 70 hour fortnight
- Access to Councils 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Located at Councils Merrylands office with occasional travel across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work locations
Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 9 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1460.14 to $1679.17 per week plus 11.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role
What youll need to have for this role:
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for preemployment checks required for the position including attending a physical preemployment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process in accordance with Councils COVID19 Vaccination Procedure.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- We promote worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days leave for frontfacing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave 15 dayspersonal leave per year parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT US
Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in childrelated employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.
ENQUIRIES
Contact Belinda Doganay Coordinator Organisation Development onor for further information.
Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 2 June 2025
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
