Shape the future of learning and development at Wagga Wagga City Council

Are you passionate about helping people learn, grow and achieve their full potential? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Learning & Development Officer to join our People & Culture team.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the development of our people, enhancing organisational capability and contributing to Council's vision of becoming a true learning organisation. Working closely with leaders and employees across the organisation, you will design, coordinate and facilitate a wide range of learning and development initiatives that support workforce growth, engagement and organisational success.

• Temporary eleven (11) month contract, full-time (35 hours per week) (Maternity Leave Backfill)
• Remuneration of $3,476.98 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,172.38 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%). Please note that these rates include the applicable Award increase effective from 1 July 2026.
• Exposure to a broad range of organisational development initiatives.
• Access to Council’s Flexible Working Arrangements.
• An opportunity to make a genuine contribution to employee development and organisational success.
• Generous leave entitlements.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop and facilitate engaging training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Support organisational development initiatives, including employee engagement, recognition and continuous improvement programs.
• Coordinate training activities, maintain learning records and administer Council's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Support trainees, apprentices, cadets, graduates and work placement participants throughout their employment journey.
• Assist with employee induction, performance development processes and workforce capability initiatives.
• Partner with leaders and staff to identify learning needs and deliver practical development solutions.
• Assist with the promotion and administration of Council's Bob Osborne Skills Centre (BOSC).

What you will need to succeed:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in learning and development, training delivery and facilitation.

Focus Questions

• This role requires working closely with managers, employees and subject matter experts across the organisation. Can you provide an example of how you built strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve a successful learning or organisational development outcome?
• Describe your experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) or other training databases. How have you used these systems to improve reporting, compliance or training outcomes?
• This role supports apprentices, trainees, cadets and graduates. Can you provide an example of how you have coached, mentored or supported the development of an emerging employee?
• What interests you about this position with Wagga Wagga City Council, and what skills and experience would you bring to the role?

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 20 July 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Fiona Piltz, Director Economy, Business & Workforce on 02 6926 9216.

What you need to do now:

To apply for this role, please send an email to gmrecruitment@wagga.nsw.gov.au including the following three (3) documents:

• Covering letter,
• Current Resume, and
• Statement Addressing the focus questions

For more information, please visit

https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Candidates who are progressed in the recruitment process for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.