Ballina Shire Council

Learning and Development Officer

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual to join our People and Culture team. Reporting to Council’s Coordinator People and Culture, the Learning and Development Officer will coordinate and administer all aspects of training and development for our office and field staff.

Key focus areas include the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs, assisting in developing Council’s annual corporate training plan, scheduling training delivered by external providers and maintaining records. The role will also support with overseeing Council’s Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Cadetship program.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Certificate IV in Human Resource Management, Learning, Business Administration or other related discipline
• Proven experience in the development and delivery of learning and development programs.
• Proven high level communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to build rapport and provide support and guidance.
• Demonstrated highly developed customer service skills and the capacity to resolve issues with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and planning skills including an ability to prioritise a wide a range of tasks with minimal supervision.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $68,700 to $78,900  (plus 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• 9 day fortnight working arrangement (for full time staff only). Full time office staff also have the option to apply to work a compressed four day work week, subject to operational requirements and approval.  
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 28 February 2025

Specific enquiries

Katheryn Curnow | Coordinator People and Culture | 02 6686 1295

How to apply

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