Learning and Development Specialist

About SW Accountants & Advisors

SW Accountants and Advisors (SW) is Australia's best kept accounting secret. We are a leading advisory and accounting firm with a rich 90-year history in Australia. Operating in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, we boast over 45 Partners and 400 dedicated staff nationwide. SW provides a full spectrum of audit, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, private clients, and wealth management solutions. We are proud to be ranked as the 22nd largest firm by revenue in the 2024 AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms and the 10th largest national practice in Australia.

Own it, Love your work, Share the load, Embrace the ride, Open doors. Our values form the very heart of our firm, guiding us in our interactions within our teams, with our clients, and in our engagements with you.

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to join our People and Culture team within our Practice Support Group division, which is the hub of the firm, assisting all other divisions to ensure they function at optimal performance. Reporting to the Head of People, you'll play a key role in designing, coordinating, and delivering effective learning solutions that drive business performance and support growth.

Your main tasks will include identifying learning and development needs, sourcing or creating solutions, managing logistics, facilitating, managing vendors or external facilitators and evaluating training outcomes to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead L&D initiatives in line with firm strategy and values, collaborating closely with Head of People and P&C Business Partners
• Design, coordinate, and deliver learning programs, managing scheduling and logistics
• Assess and adapt training needs across the firm in partnership with P&C Business Partners
• Support BD program delivery with Business Development & Marketing
• Conduct training needs analysis and develop a learning calendar
• Facilitate a range of learning programs across the firm
• Continuously improve and evaluate training programs based on feedback
• Manage external vendor relationships and digital platforms
• Support onboarding and national student induction programs
• Forecast learning needs and source relevant opportunities
• Provide timely L&D reporting and data analysis
• Manage the L&D budget with the Head of People
• Contribute to the employee value proposition
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to enhance digital and financial literacy
• Support career planning and tailored programs for high-potential staff

Skills and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Commerce, HR, Education, or Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
• Familiarity with technology and emerging practices
• Experience in developing, managing, and coordinating L&D programs
• Ability to deliver effective learning solutions and frameworks
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
• Proven relationship-building and influencing abilities at all levels
• Initiative, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritise tasks
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative team player, results-driven, and committed to organisational success
• Proficient in MS Office and digital learning platforms
• Skilled in applying HR analytics and metrics for insight-driven decisions

Best kept secrets of SW

• Progressive firm, with excellent career opportunities
• Flexible working environment
• 2 additional AL days per year
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for non-primary
• Paid volunteer leave
• Refer to client and refer a friend bonus scheme
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness perks
• Assistance with home office setup
• Social Club
• Tailored Learning and Development Program
• Paid Course/study leave
• 1 paid professional membership per year
• Weekly lunch provided

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