Learning & Development Officer

Role overview

Wagga Wagga City Council is looking for an energetic Learning & Development Officer to join its People & Culture team. The position is focused on helping employees build capability, supporting growth across the organisation, and contributing to the Council’s goal of becoming a genuinely learning-focused workplace.

In this role, you will work with leaders and staff across the organisation to plan, coordinate and deliver learning initiatives that strengthen workforce development, employee engagement and overall organisational performance.

Employment details

• Temporary 11-month assignment
• Full-time hours: 35 per week
• This is a maternity leave backfill position
• Pay: $3,476.98 gross per fortnight, with progression up to $4,172.38 gross per fortnight plus 12% superannuation
• The advertised pay includes the relevant award increase effective from 1 July 2026

Key duties

• Create and deliver engaging training sessions and professional learning programs.
• Contribute to organisational development work such as employee engagement, recognition and continuous improvement activities.
• Plan training logistics, keep learning records up to date, and manage the Council’s Learning Management System.
• Support trainees, apprentices, cadets, graduates and work placement participants throughout their time with Council.
• Help with employee onboarding, performance development processes and capability-building initiatives.
• Work alongside leaders and team members to identify learning needs and deliver practical development solutions.
• Assist with the promotion and administration of the Bob Osborne Skills Centre (BOSC).

What you’ll need

• Tertiary study in Human Resource Management or a closely related field.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Proven background in learning and development, training delivery and facilitation.

Selection questions

Applicants are asked to address the following:

• Share an example of how you developed strong working relationships with stakeholders to deliver a successful learning or organisational development outcome.
• Explain your experience with Learning Management Systems or other training databases, and how you have used them to improve reporting, compliance or training results.
• Provide an example of how you have coached, mentored or supported the growth of an apprentice, trainee, cadet or graduate.
• Describe your interest in this role and the experience and strengths you would contribute to Wagga Wagga City Council.

Recruitment process

Applications close on Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST, and interviews are planned for the week starting Monday, 20 July 2026.

For role enquiries, contact Fiona Piltz, Director Economy, Business & Workforce, on 02 6926 9216.

To submit an application, email the following three documents: a covering letter, your current resume, and a statement responding to the selection questions.

Pre-employment checks will be completed in line with the role’s requirements. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to consent to a police check. Having a criminal record does not automatically rule out an applicant; each application will be assessed individually.

Additional information

The Council describes itself as an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.

Flexible working arrangements may be available, and the role offers exposure to a wide range of organisational development initiatives, generous leave entitlements, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to employee development and organisational success.

Applicants should note that this role involves work with managers, employees and subject matter experts across the organisation.