Learning and Development Coordinator

Centre for Deliberative Democracy; Bruce (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible policies

On‑site gym

On‑site medical services

Grocery store

Early Childhood Education and Care

Job summary

The University of Canberra is seeking a dynamic Learning and Development Coordinator to coordinate and deliver professional development programs that empower staff and build capability across the University. Embedded in a small, supportive team, you will report to the Capability and Culture Business Partner and drive activities aligned with the University’s Strategy, culture, and values.

You will craft engaging communications, initiate collaboration with key stakeholders and shape processes that

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and coordination abilities.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships.
• Proactive and creative problem solving in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver professional development programs to empower staff.
• Craft engaging internal communications and drive participation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align programs with University strategy and values.
• Help shape processes and systems to support professional development at UC.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Project coordination

Job description

• Build Skills. Spark Growth. Empower People.
• UC Level 6, Salary Range $93,704 pa - $100,871 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Continuing Opportunity

About Us

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the community and committed to shaping a better world through education, research, and opportunity with a strong commitment to inclusivity and reducing inequalities. Our vibrant campus in Australia’s capital city is a hub of innovation & opportunity. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate outcomes and student support, UC values progress over perfection, inclusion over competition, and real‑world impact over prestige. If you’re looking for a career that matters, where you can belong, grow, and help shape what’s next, you’ll find your place at UC.

About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic Learning and Development Coordinator to coordinate and deliver professional development programs that empower our staff and build capability across the University. Embedded in a small, supportive team of passionate professionals, you will report to the Capability and Culture Business Partner and play a key role in driving and coordinating key professional development programs aligned with the University’s Strategy, culture, and values. From crafting engaging internal communications to actively initiating collaboration with key stakeholders, you’ll help shape the systems and processes that support professional development at UC.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Thrive on variety, connection, and making a genuine difference in people’s working lives
• Be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Bring excellent organisational and coordination abilities
• Enjoy building positive, collaborative relationships
• Coordinate engaging communication plans that connect, inform, and drive participation
• Be a creative problem solver with a proactive mindset
• Understand the value of contributing to a small, supportive, team‑oriented environment

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be further explored on our “Work at UC” site such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a grocery store, and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities. We believe people deserve to feel welcome, supported, and empowered to realise their potential. Being a values based organisation, UC sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via our Reconnected Strategy. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 6 September 2026