Senior Advisor Learning & Development

Torrens University Australia Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study free courses

Internal opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Torrens University Australia is seeking a Senior Learning and Development Advisor to design, coordinate and deliver learning initiatives across Torrens Global Education. You’ll work with the Head of Talent and HR colleagues to foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing while coordinating programs and resources.

This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid flexibility, with the option to work from home or on campus in Sydney or Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in psychology, human resources or related field; Certificate IV in Training and Assessment advantageous.
• Experience coordinating and delivering training or employee development initiatives.
• Experience facilitating training for large groups, online or virtual.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder support focus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Teams; advanced virtual meeting skills (Teams/Zoom).
• Workday LMS experience is preferred.
• Confident communicator and presenter; able to collaborate across ANZ and US teams.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning needs with HR and develop suitable programs.
• Organise and schedule training sessions, workshops and seminars with communications and registrations.
• Facilitate engaging training sessions, predominantly online, and prepare facilitators where required.
• Develop and update presentations, handouts, multimedia content and resources.
• Work with HRIS to manage learning activity in the LMS.

Job description

Who we are?

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams. Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative, and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration, and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?

As the Senior Learning and Development Advisor, you will support the design, coordination and delivery of learning an development initiatives across Torrens Global Education. Working with the Head of Talent and HR colleagues, you will help build a culture of continuous learning, growth and knowledge sharing across the organisation. You will coordinate training programs and learning activities, facilitate engaging virtual sessions, create practical learning resources and support employees in accessing development opportunities. You will also work with stakeholders to maintain learning content, coordinate LMS activities and help evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives. You will regularly collaborate with our parent company, Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI), on the rollout of joint initiatives across Torrens University Australia. The role is suited to an organised and engaging learning professional who can manage multiple priorities, communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders and turn business needs into accessible, high-quality learning experiences.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering hybrid flexibility, with the opportunity to work from home and from one of our campuses. Preferred location Sydney or Melbourne.

Principal accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

• Work with the HR team to identify learning needs and develop suitable programs, using existing tools and initiatives while creating new learning assets where required.
• Organise and schedule training sessions, workshops and seminars, including communications, venue or virtual arrangements, equipment and participant registration.
• Support and independently facilitate engaging training sessions and workshops, predominantly in virtual environments, and prepare other facilitators where required.
• Develop and update presentations, handouts, multimedia content and other resources to support effective learning experiences.
• Work with HRIS specialists to manage learning activity in the LMS.

Exciting projects you will be working on in 2027

• Support the development and implementation of AI literacy and AI-related capability programs across the organisation.
• Coordinate and support the rollout of the Know Where You Stand (Performance and Development) Cycle for 2027.
• Drive and administer compliance training programs.
• Support the rollout of a bespoke leadership skills model in the latter part of 2027.
• Drive "SEED" internal Mentoring Program across ANZ, now entering its fourth year.

Who you are

• A learning and development professional with experience coordinating and delivering training or employee development initiatives.
• A holder of a bachelor-level qualification, preferably in psychology, human resources or a related discipline; a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is advantageous.
• Experienced facilitating training for large groups, particularly in online or virtual environments.
• Experienced in program coordination or administration with a strong customer service and stakeholder support focus.
• Highly proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Teams, with advanced virtual meeting skills using platforms such as Teams or Zoom.
• Experienced using a learning management system; Workday LMS experience is preferred.
• A confident communicator and presenter who can collaborate effectively with diverse people across ANZ and US teams.
• Highly organised, self-directed and able to manage multiple tasks, projects or campaigns concurrently.
• Passionate about continuous learning and growth, with exposure to psychometric tools such as Hogan, Gallup or HBDI considered advantageous.

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position
• Access to internal opportunities - be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation
• A purpose-driven workplace that values community, collaboration and innovation

Hiring process

We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process. To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]

Our Commitment

As the country’s newest and fastest- growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.

https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/careers-with-us

Job reference: R31310 Applications for this role will close on 8th November