Trainee

Applications closing on 10 January 2025, 11:55 PM
- Job TypeContract (Long Term)
- PackageThe position is a Trainee, salary range between $41,932.26p.a. and $62,358p.a, plus superannuation.

**Kick-start your career in Organisational Development & Learning**

Fairfield City Council is seeking a motivated and eager individual to join our team as an **Organisational Development & Learning (OD&L) Trainee**. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow in the dynamic field of people development, while directly contributing to the success and culture of the organisation.

**Role Overview**

As an **OD&L Trainee**, you will support the OD&L Coordinator in the development, implementation, and delivery of learning and development programs, initiatives, and strategies that align with the Council's goals. You will gain hands-on experience in supporting employee learning, performance management, and talent development while helping foster a positive, engaged workplace culture.

**What You'll Do**
- Assist in the design, coordination, and delivery of training programs and workshops for staff across the organisation.
- Help with administrative support for training sessions, including scheduling, booking venues, and managing participant records.
- Support the development and implementation of performance management systems to enhance employee performance and engagement.
- Assist with employee onboarding and induction programs, ensuring new staff are well-integrated into the organisation.
- Contribute to the creation of learning materials, resources, and internal communications to promote development opportunities.
- Help with tracking and reporting on training effectiveness, employee development progress, and feedback from learning programs.
- Participate in employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives, assisting with activities designed to improve employee satisfaction and culture.
- Assist with succession planning and talent management, ensuring the right skills are developed within the workforce to meet future needs.

**What We're Looking For**
- You must be 18 years or older and eager to start a career in Organisational Development and Learning.
- A strong interest in people development, with a passion for learning and enhancing workplace culture.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with people at all levels of the organisation.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- A team player with a positive attitude, who can collaborate with colleagues and contribute to group efforts.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
- A basic understanding of learning and development principles is desirable, but not essential.
- Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn new software and tools quickly.
- An interest in HR, organisational development, or psychology would be beneficial but not essential.

**About the Traineeship**

This traineeship is part of the **Certificate IV in Training and Assessment** or similar qualifications in Organisational Development, delivered through a combination of on-the-job training and formal study over a 12-month period. The course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist in the delivery of organisational development programs, staff training, and performance management.

**What's In It for You?**
- Undertake study in, and completion of, Certificate IV Training and Assessment.
- Provide administrative support for training programs including liaison with training providers, participants and caterers.
- Administer the Learning Management System, including testing and updates, and supporting new learners to the system.
- Manage the evaluation section of the Dashboard, ensuring that all participants in training sessions complete the online evaluation. Create and maintain attendance records for training sessions.
- Create, implement and manage the coordination and maintenance of the L&D Training calendar - hard copies and on the intranet.
- Assist the OD&L Coordinator in the delivery of training by organising printing of resources, liaising with caterers and the Governance Support Officer to ensure room setup is as needed.
- Create and manage the Excel spreadsheet for staff registrations in the MCI Virtual Training Sessions.
- Provide customer service, fielding requests from staff, identifying their needs and referring them promptly to implement an appropriate course of action to meet their needs.
- Ensure that the OD&L site on FirstCall is up to date, implementing changes and updates through the FirstCall Administrator system.
- Ensure that the OD&L site on FirstCall is up to date, implementing changes and updates through the FirstCall Administrator system.

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**Closing Date**

**Ready to Join Us?**

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

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