Learning and Development Officer

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The Learning and Development Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting the learning and development function. It is responsible for a variety of duties including working closely with stakeholders to identify targeted solutions to meet skills or knowledge gaps and build essential capabilities within the workplace.

• Support the delivery of learning and development initiatives
• Provide administrative support to capture training attendance and record keeping
• Assist planning, development and implementation of staff learning and development strategies
• Ensure administrative processes related to learning and development are maintained and record keeping is consistently applied
• Assist with scheduling of learning enrolments and ensure value for money is achieved
• Monitor and report on learning and development budgets and programs
• Provide quality customer service and create value for the community

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or similar, or demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role with ongoing professional development
• Database management experience
• Experience in identification of learning opportunities and needs
• Demonstrated ability to identify methods to address learning opportunities and needs
• Understanding of the Australian Qualifications Framework
• Knowledge and understanding of local government operations and systems
• Strong written and reporting skills to provide information and recommendations to various audiences, with experience using Microsoft Office and electronic records management

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $76,951.86 per annum. Progression up to $89,160.44 per annum on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
• Temporary full-time position available
• Hybrid and flexible working conditions (2 days from home, 3 days onsite)
• Role located at the Wyong Administration Building

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may use this list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Opportunity for annual health-related screenings and blood donations
• Access to professional development and learning programs
• Cheers program for staff recognition
• Novated leasing partnerships

Central Coast Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering equity, diversity and respect in the workplace. It is also committed to providing safe environments that protect the wellbeing of children.

The contact person for this role is Karen Mortimer, Learning and Development Lead Specialist. You can contact Karen on .

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 14 September 2025.

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Central Coast Council is located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers a balanced lifestyle and is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW.

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