Learning & Development Consultant

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Learning & Development Consultant to design and implement impactful training initiatives. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to cater to the learning needs of academic and professional staff, ensuring a culture of continuous development. The successful candidate will have experience in program design, facilitation, and the use of digital learning platforms. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Additional 3 days leave during December festive period

Career development opportunities

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions

Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Flexible Working Options

Additional 3 days leave during December festive period

Career development opportunities

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions

Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing design and delivery of learning programs.
• Comfortable using technology for staff training at scale.
• Strong facilitation skills for face-to-face and online training.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-wide learning initiatives.
• Consult with leaders to develop tailored skill solutions.
• Evaluate learning systems using data insights.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Stakeholder management

Digital learning platforms

Analytical skills

Project management

Written communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Authoring tools

Job description

• Employment Type: Full time, continuing
• Remuneration: L8 : $127k- $143k+ 17% super & leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

This role sits in our Culture and Capability team in the People and Culture function who work to broaden learning and development offerings for all our staff.

Why your Role Matters

As Learning & Development Consultant in the Culture & Capability team, you will bring a strategic lens to support the design of initiatives and programs that ensure the professional growth and capability development of our academic and professional staff.

Appreciating the diversity of the workforce, you will utilise local expertise to manage the design, delivery and evaluation of high-quality learning initiatives within our learning frameworks, and programs to create sustainable, high-impact learning initiatives that readily leverage digital platforms and resources to develop skills and capability.

Reporting to the Head Learning and Development, you will create forward-thinking training initiatives that cater to the varied needs of our workforce and learning needs.

Key focuses of the role include:

• Designing and delivering enterprise-wide learning initiatives that strengthen UNSW’s organisational learning culture and align with strategic priorities.
• Consulting with senior leaders and stakeholders, identifying future skill needs and developing tailored solutions that support organisational goals.
• Facilitating learning programs and creating resources, utilising technology to provide scalable, accessible opportunities for staff development and career growth.
• Evaluating and continuously improving learning systems and processes, using data insights to enhance effectiveness, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency across UNSW.

Skills & Experience Summary

We’re looking for a Learning and Development specialist who has experience in overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative programs within large and diverse organisations, particularly comfortable with utilising technology to deliver staff training at scale.

You’ll hold the following skills and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design, with a focus on creating inclusive, accessible, and impactful learning experiences.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end management of learning programs, including facilitation both face-to-face and online.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in using digital learning platforms including authoring tools and LMS.
• Proven ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and consult with senior leaders and diverse groups to meet organisational needs.
• Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to present confidently and manage group dynamics.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills, with the ability to measure impact and apply insights to improve learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• An interest in and passion for staff capability and learning and development initiatives, and ability to be a positive contributor to organisational culture and change.
• Advanced written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail or communications, resource development, project planning and reporting.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions and salary sacrifice options.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

How to Apply

Make a significant impact and drive continuous learning at UNSW. To be considered, upload your CV & cover letter (1/ 2 pages) detailing your interest and suitability for the job. Submit your application via the online portal before Thursday 18th December by 11:30pm. Interviews will be held in the new year.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

To get in touch

For any queries please contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E:[e-mail] (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.