Learning & Culture Specialist (HR Trainer)

73N97; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on duty

Dry cleaning of work attire

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentive program

Accommodation discounts

F&B discounts across Marriott

Ongoing learning & development

Global career pathways

Recognition programs

TakeCare wellbeing

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne is seeking a Learning & Culture Specialist to champion our Gold Standards and cultivate a culture where legendary service thrives. This role balances learning leadership with operational excellence, spending time in both classroom and real-time environments to transform standards into exceptional guest experiences.

You will deliver orientation, brand training, and leadership development programs, coaching teams and leaders in live settings, reinforcing luxury

Responsibilities

• Bringing The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards to life through immersive learning experiences.
• Delivering orientation, brand training, and leadership development programs.
• Coaching Ladies and Gentlemen and leaders in real-time operational environments.
• Building a culture of excellence, empowerment, and genuine care.
• Reinforcing luxury service standards through daily engagement and observation.
• Supporting the hotel's readiness for LQA assessments and brand audits.
• Partnering with department leaders to elevate performance and guest satisfaction.
• Identifying service opportunities and translating them into meaningful development initiatives.

Job description

Learning & Culture Specialist (HR Trainer)

Additional Information
Job Number26129301
Job CategoryHuman Resources
Location650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victo 3000, AustraliaVIEW ON MAP
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Non-Management

Shaping the Next Generation of Ritz-Carlton Ladies & Gentlemen

At The Ritz-Carlton, service is not delivered; it is crafted. Every interaction, every detail, every moment reflects a legacy of excellence that has defined luxury hospitality for generations.

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is seeking an exceptional Learning & Culture Specialist to champion our Gold Standards and cultivate a culture where legendary service thrives.

This is a rare opportunity for a hospitality professional with authentic Ritz-Carlton brand experience to influence how our Ladies and Gentlemen learn, perform, and create memorable experiences for our guests.

The Opportunity:

This role has been intentionally designed to balance both learning leadership and operational excellence.

Approximately:

50% Learning, Culture & Capability Development

50% Operational Presence, Coaching & Brand Standards Excellence

You will be a visible ambassador of The Ritz-Carlton culture, spending as much time within the operation as you do in the classroom. Through coaching, observation, and meaningful engagement, you will help transform standards into behaviours and behaviours into exceptional guest experiences.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Bringing The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards to life through immersive learning experiences.
• Delivering orientation, brand training, and leadership development programs.
• Coaching Ladies and Gentlemen and leaders in real-time operational environments.
• Building a culture of excellence, empowerment, and genuine care.
• Reinforcing luxury service standards through daily engagement and observation.
• Supporting the hotel's readiness for LQA assessments and brand audits.
• Partnering with department leaders to elevate performance and guest satisfaction.
• Identifying service opportunities and translating them into meaningful development initiatives.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Previous experience within The Ritz-Carlton brand.
• A deep understanding of The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards and service philosophy.
• Experience in luxury hospitality operations.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting LQA or luxury quality assurance frameworks.
• Natural credibility and the ability to inspire others through influence rather than authority.

More importantly, you believe that culture is created through daily behaviours, genuine connections, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

Why The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne?

• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• Dry cleaning of work attire.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Incentive Program.
• Marriott International accommodation discounts worldwide.
• Food and Beverage discounts across participating Marriott properties.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to global career pathways within Marriott International.
• Recognition programs that celebrate success and teamwork.
• A culture that genuinely cares for your wellbeing through our TakeCare philosophy.

Our Promise:

"At The Ritz-Carlton, our Ladies and Gentlemen are the most important resource in our service commitment to our guests."

This is more than a career opportunity. It is an opportunity to become a custodian of a globally admired culture, inspire excellence in others and contribute to the legacy of one of the world's most iconic luxury hospitality brands.

If you have lived The Ritz-Carlton experience, understand the power of the Gold Standards and are passionate about developing extraordinary people, we invite you to help shape the future of The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne.

At The Ritz-Carlton, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.