Learning and Performance Officer

About The Team

The Learning and Performance team enhances employee growth and organisational effectiveness by designing and implementing innovative learning and career development initiatives. As part of the People and Culture Directorate, we contribute to business strategy and deliver programs that support staff and organisational goals. Committed to excellence, we provide customer-focused solutions, act with integrity, and foster strong partnerships to create a culture of engagement, respect, and continuous development across the University.

Your New Role  

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Learning and Performance Officer / Promotions Committee Executive Officer for a 12-month parental leave cover. This dual-faceted role supports both our academic promotions processes and learning and development programs. It is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the Academic Promotions Committee while also contributing to the successful delivery of learning and performance initiatives across the University.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Coordinate the Academic Promotions Committee by managing end-to-end processes, validating applications, scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and maintaining accurate records.
• Provide expert support and guidance to academic staff and stakeholders throughout the promotions process, ensuring clarity and consistency in advice and communications.
• Oversee the Academic Promotions inbox and intranet, ensuring timely responses, up-to-date content, and efficient handling of enquiries and correspondence.
• Support the delivery of learning and development programs by coordinating logistics, liaising with facilitators, managing participant engagement, and ensuring smooth session delivery.
• Monitor and report on training activity, maintain data integrity across systems, and analyse feedback to drive continuous improvement in learning initiatives.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Months – parental leave cover) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) role attracts a remuneration of $79K – $96K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page

Join us

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you'll bring to the role:

• Proven experience in administrative support, preferably in committee coordination, HR, or related settings.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and professionalism in handling documentation and sensitive information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in office software and comfort working with systems and processes related to training and development.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Emeline Roissetter, Learning and Performance Manager, and quote JR104468 as the reference.

Applications Close on 7 November :59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.