Learning and Development Officer

Are you enthusiastic about fostering growth and development in a dynamic work environment? Join our team as a Learning and Development Officer and rewrite the future with us.

• Support and assist in the delivery of learning and development services
• Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
• Temporary full-time role available for 12 months

About the role

In this role, the Learning and Development Officer is responsible for ensuring the delivery of learning and development options to meet business needs. It will work closely with stakeholders to provide solutions that build skills and capability in the workplace.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Key activities of this role include:

• problem solve and identify solutions with stakeholders
• develop and implement contemporary learning options
• analyse and report on learning and development budgets, plans, programs and achievements.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role combined with ongoing professional development
• Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence
• Experience in identification of learning opportunities and needs
• Demonstrated experience in identifying 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, recommendations and other information at various levels and to various audiences with demonstrated experience using computer based programs including Microsoft Office suite and electronic records management.

To view our position description which provides more information for you to learn more about this role please click the Apply button.

Other important information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $74.7k per annum. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $80.4k per annum on completion of assessment of skills and performance 11.5% superannuation
• We have a temporary full time role available.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building and across Central Coast Council locations for training.

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

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships.

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Sally Rose, Learning and Development Lead Specialist. You can contact Sally on ***.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Monday 9th June 2025.