Learning and Development Coordination Team Leader

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job

The Learning and Development Coordination Team Leader plays a pivotal role in ensuring SA Water's workforce has the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed. Leading a small team of Coordinators, they oversee the scheduling, monitoring, and governance of learning programs across the organisation, ensuring training is delivered efficiently, compliance requirements are met, and learning systems are maintained to the highest standards.

They will champion best practice in training coordination, working closely with leaders, technical experts, and external providers to deliver learning outcomes that align with business needs. Their work will ensure SA Water's people are set up for success, both now and into the future.

This full-time, max-term opportunity is available for 6 months.

About the Person

The successful candidate will be a highly organised and detail-focused professional who thrives on leading and developing a team. They will have a solid background in learning and development coordination, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain data integrity, and drive process improvements.

Known for their ability to build strong relationships, they will communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from technical specialists to senior leaders. With advanced skills in Microsoft Office and experience in Learning Management Systems, they will bring a solutions-focused mindset and the initiative to identify opportunities for efficiency and consistency in training operations.

About People and Safety

The People and Safety group are focused on ensuring workforce well-being and success through strategies such as talent attraction, diversity, and collaboration, while also prioritising health and safety efforts to prevent harm and promote overall well-being and career development.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Lead and develop a team of Learning and Development Coordinators to deliver high-quality training coordination services.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor training programs, ensuring minimal operational impact and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Oversee and assist with the coordination of logistics for learning programs, including venue bookings, calendar invites, resources, and catering.
• Monitor and report on training completion, competency requirements, and upcoming expiries to maintain organisational compliance.
• Drive consistency, governance, and process improvements across training coordination practices and systems.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Strong organisational skills combined with effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of learning and development coordination and support.
• High level of computer literacy. Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook with experience using LMS's.
• High level of attention to detail combined with a demonstrated ability to use initiative and judgement.
• Proven ability to effectively work autonomously or in a team as required with demonstrated capability in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.

Further information can be found in the attached PD –Learning and Development Coordination Team Leader.

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Despina Livadiotis from the Talent Acquisition team despina.livadiotis@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 11:55pm, 20 August 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.