Learning & Development Specialist
Job No:
NSYD501
Location:
North Sydney
North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands, and a bustling CBD. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming, well-designed, safe and beautiful environment for residents, workers and visitors.
The Role
This is a key position in our People and Culture team, responsible for leading learning and development across the organisation. You’ll design and deliver programs that build skills, lift performance, and create a culture of continuous growth. From leadership development and coaching frameworks to onboarding and compliance training, you’ll shape learning experiences that align with Council’s goals and workforce strategy. The role also oversees our Learning Management System, using data and technology to improve access, track outcomes, and drive decision-making. Working closely with leaders and staff, you’ll help identify capability gaps, promote self-directed learning, and ensure development is relevant, timely, and impactful. This is a great opportunity to take ownership, lead change, and support a future-ready workforce.
The Person
You’re someone who genuinely enjoys helping others grow. You bring solid experience in learning and development, know how to build effective programs, and can connect with people at all levels. You think strategically, communicate clearly, and know how to turn insights into action. You’re confident using learning platforms and systems, and comfortable using data to evaluate impact and continuously improve. Most importantly, you believe in creating a positive, constructive workplace where people feel supported and challenged to do their best.
Why work at North Sydney Council?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
Salary Range: $123,958 to $148,016 per annum + $1,000 pa Transport allowance + 12% superannuation
35 hours per week with access to flexi time
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role.
Applications close Sunday, 20 July 2025, however interviews will begin as suitable applications are received. Don’t wait to apply – we’re ready to meet the right person as soon as possible.
Please note; this position requires a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
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Closing Date: 20 July 2025 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply. North Sydney Council fosters the concept of equity and fairness across all facets of employment including recruitment, promotion, training and equity of access to benefits for staff.