Training and Development Coordinator

Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered.

Selection criteria must be addressed as part of the application. The selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is located on our website.

Housing and relocation assistant are not available with this role.

About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you'll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia's most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the 'Employment' page on our website here:

About the role:

The Training and Development Coordinator is to drive, plan, procure, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, document and report on training activities within the East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC).

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Diploma or Advance Diploma in Training, Business or Human Resource Management, or a minimum (2) years' experience.
• Proven strong customer focus and work experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Training Facilitator or similar role.
• Proven hands-on experience in organising and coordinating multiple training events in a corporate and/or community setting. This includes designing and delivering in house training such as inductions and other required courses.
• The ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders.
• High level of oral, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to negotiate, influence outcomes and problem solve training related issues.
• Excellent computer literacy skills including the Microsoft Suite.
• Skills in planning, organising, prioritising and co-ordinating your own workload in a rapidly changing environment.

Itwould be desirable if you also possessed:

• Previous experience in a similar position within the Local Government Industry.
• Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations' communities.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

All employment with the EARC is subject to a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the inherent requirements to their position.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent Employment

Level 6/7 $: $90, $105, Commensurate with experience)

You will also benefit from 6 weeks of Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Applications will be received until 17th June 2025.

For further information about this position please contact our Human Resources and Industrial Relations Manager, Innoc Ndhlovu, by emailing or calling

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting .

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,678.00 – $115,120.00 per year

Work Location: In person