Learning & Development Officer

City of Kingston Careers; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options (2 days from home)

Flexible work options (remote and flex

Learning & development opportunities

Accrued day off every four weeks (FT)

Salary packaging

Purchase leave options

Career development opportunities

Study/development assistance

Discounted gym memberships

16 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Social club events

Close to public transport

Free onsite parking

Job summary

City of Kingston Council is seeking a Learning & Development Officer to support delivery of learning programs, events and systems across Council. You will coordinate training, communications, reporting and access to learning platforms while building strong stakeholder relationships.

The role emphasises customer service, ownership, and growth within Organisational Development, with hybrid work options and opportunities to progress your career.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proactive, organized and solutions-focused with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, systems or projects in learning and development.
• Experience in administration, project coordination, communication, learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver learning and development programs, workshops, events and initiatives across Council.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide responsive, customer-focused support on learning and development matters.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of learning systems, reporting, communications and data insights.
• Contribute to leadership development and organisational development projects delivering meaningful outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Job Task Analysis - Organisational Development.PDF

• Play a key role in supporting workforce growth, capability development and a culture of continuous learning across Council.
• Full time
• Flexible working arrangements available including Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• $83,421 - $96,065 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Location:Cheltenham

About the team

The Organisational Development team plays a key role in building workforce capability and creating a high-performing, values-led organisation. We deliver learning, leadership and development opportunities that help employees grow, perform at their best and make a positive impact in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of learning and organisational development initiatives, while developing your own skills and career along the way.

A bit about the role

We are looking for a Learning & Development Officer to join our team. In this role, you will support the delivery of learning and development programs, systems and initiatives across Council, working closely with employees and stakeholders to coordinate training, events, communications, reporting and learning systems. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys building relationships, delivering great customer service, taking ownership and making things happen. With a strong focus on learning, growth and development, this role offers excellent opportunities to build your experience and progress your career in Organisational Development.

What you’ll deliver

• Coordinate and deliver learning and development programs, workshops, events and initiatives across Council.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide responsive, customer-focused support on learning and development matters.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of learning systems, reporting, communications and data insights.
• Contribute to leadership development, workforce capability and organisational development projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for employees.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong relationship‑building, customer service and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and get things done.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, systems or projects, ideally within learning and development, people and culture or a related field.
• Relevant experience and demonstrated capability in administration, project coordination, communication, learning and development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

Wemake a difference ǀWeshow care and respect ǀWetake pride in our work ǀWeare better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Claire Tietze, Team Leader Organisational Development on 03 9581 4926or Daniel TeHennepe, Manager People & Culture on 03 9581 4535.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [e-mail]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south‑east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.