- Fixed Term / Full Time / Parental Leave Cover Until January 2027
- Salary: $82,529 - $96,073 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
- 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
- Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
- Applications close: Thursday, 23 October 2025 (at midnight)
About the Role
Support staff learning at Council by developing and delivering training, manage our Learning Management System and coordinate corporate inductions. The Workplace Learning Officer will also manage the coordination of traineeships and work experience programs. Reporting directly to the Workplace Learning Coordinator, the main focus of this role is to:
- Facilitate face-to-face, online and blended learning events including back end set up, monitoring logistics, training records and post course follow up
- Facilitate implementation of Council's corporate learning and development initiatives, programs, systems and procedures
- Coordinate the administration and ongoing maintenance of Council's Learning Management System
- Liaise with subject matter experts to support course development and distribution
- Liaise with external training providers to implement training solutions for Council
- Manage Council's trainee and apprentice programs and maintain a positive relationship with the Group Training Organisation
- Coordinate selection and onboarding of work experience and work placements within Council
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Business / Business Administration, or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent industry experience
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
- Experience designing, developing, delivering and evaluating corporate training, and learning and development programs
- Demonstrated experience in using a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Demonstrated experience in business document preparation, including reports and procedures
- High level of computer literacy, including records management and Microsoft Office applications
Our ideal candidate will be personable and collaborative with a natural ability to build positive relationships and a passion for delivering engaging and effective learning experiences across Council.
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- Briefly describe your experience designing and developing a learning module.
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Thursday, 23 October 2025 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Rachel Barber - Workplace Learning Coordinator - 4429 5476
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
