Training and Development Officer

At MidCoast Council, we’re all about supporting our people so they can do their best work for the community. We’re looking for a motivated Training and Development Officer to join our Organisational Strategy and People team and help deliver practical and engaging training and development programs across Council.

The role

This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety, supporting a wide range of training and development activities. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Council, as well as external partners, to make sure our training programs run smoothly and add real value. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys collaboration and wants to make a genuine difference to workforce capability and development.

You’ll coordinate and deliver Council’s new employee induction and orientation program, keeping content up to date and relevant. The role also supports Council’s Enterprise Based Training Strategy, including work experience and tertiary education assistance programs, and coordinates our e-learning programs. You’ll help plan and organise training aligned to Council’s annual Training Plan and manage the day-to-day training administration, including bookings, communications, attendance tracking, evaluations and training materials.

About you

You’re organised, approachable and enjoy working with people. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities and take pride in delivering well-run training programs that support learning and development outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Training and Development or Business Administration

• Experience working in a HR or training environment

• Experience coordinating training programs and reviewing learning outcomes

• Confidence using e-learning platforms, LMS systems and Microsoft Office

• Strong people skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders

• Great organisational skills and strong attention to detail

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

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Salary: Circa $71,000 - $78,000 p.a. plus superannuation. 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Natalie Henderson, Coordinator Organsiational Development who is the hiring manager for this role. Natalie can be reached on (02) 7955 7606 or natalie.henderson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
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• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.