Learning Development Coordinator (Northern)

NSW Rural Fire Service; Tamworth; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

MAP access for members and family

Salary packaging options

Agreed Absence leave day per month

Ongoing learning and development

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a Learning Development Coordinator (Northern) to shape training for volunteers, coordinate learning across Area Commands and Districts, and strengthen workforce capability. The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and applying adult learning principles to build competency across NSW communities.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in coordinating training in complex, volunteer-based environments and a strong foundation in RTO requirements,

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating training and assessment activities in operational, vocational education or volunteer environments.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Solid understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based training.

Responsibilities

• Help shape training across the RFS, supporting volunteers, strengthening capability and coordinating learning across Area Commands and Districts.

Job description

Learning Development Coordinator (Northern)

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• Attractive annual salary $118,562 - $131,233p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Cameron Park, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth & Cowra (Each role will be based within the relevant Area Command, with the specific work location and flexible working arrangements to be negotiated with the successful applicant in consultation with the relevant Area Commander)

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

Help shape training across the RFS, supporting volunteers, strengthening capability and coordinating learning across Area Commands and Districts.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a proactive, collaborative and experienced Learning and Development professional who is passionate about building workforce capability and supporting the volunteers who serve our communities.

Our ideal candidate will have experience coordinating training and assessment activities in a complex operational, vocational education or volunteer-based environment. You will bring strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities, coordinate training across multiple Districts and build effective working relationships.

You will have a sound understanding of adult learning principles, competency-based training and RTO requirements, together with the ability to mentor and support learning and development personnel, volunteer Trainers and Assessors.

You will be comfortable working independently while collaborating with Area Commands, Districts and specialist teams to deliver consistent, accessible and high-quality learning outcomes.

Experience within the RFS or another emergency service organisation, including relevant operational qualifications, incident management training or operational experience, will be highly regarded but is not essential. An understanding of the unique needs of a volunteer-based emergency service will also be advantageous.

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Certain benefits and entitlements may be available depending on the location of the successful applicant's Area Command. These may include hybrid working arrangements, on-site parking, access to public transport, remote area allowances and Western Zone Leave, where applicable. Eligibility and availability will be subject to the specific work location, relevant policies and operational requirements.

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To embark on your RFS journey:

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 15 November 2026.

Important recruitment Information

• Arecruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework).The Capability application tool is designed to helpjob applicantsunderstand and use theNSW Public Sector Capability Frameworkwhen applying forjobswith the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Vacancy Reference: R26-372

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFShere, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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