Learning and Development Officer
Job No:
BVSC815
Location:
Bega
A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.
As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.
With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.
We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:
- Rostered days off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Salary packaging
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a proactive and resourceful individual who will be responsible for compiling annual staff training plans and ensuring the highest priority training is provided within budget. Identify, coordinate a range of training initiatives and programs to meet the development needs of staff including the strategic and compliance requirements of council. Develop and maintain skills matrix register of council’s workforce by undertaking a skills-based audit to forecast training needs.
As a Learning and Development Officer, you will liaise with staff at all levels of Council in relation to the assessment of staff development and training needs by conducting an annual needs analysis and liaise with external providers of training to determine appropriate training options to address targeted training needs. You will also administer Council’s educational assistance program and training budgets, in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services and Workforce Support Coordinator.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who has a Certificate IV in Human Resources or other related discipline with extensive experience (minimum of five years) in a similar training administration role and has current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Evaluate and report on innovative methodologies, with a focus on delivering flexible online training resources.
- Apply sound analytical skills to produce high-quality, accurate reports.
- Exhibit strong organisational and planning capabilities, including meeting deadlines, adapting to changing priorities, achieving objectives, and delivering program targets.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, underpinned by a strong customer service focus.
Benefits
This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $83,725.82 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $1,437.60 per week base salary
- $172.51 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Alycia Hutchence - Workforce Support Coordinator on 02 6499 2307.
Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 23 November 2025.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
