Job Vacancy 26/37 - People & Culture Learning & Development Officer

Job Vacancy 26/37 - People & Culture Learning & Development Officer

Published on 22 July 2026

We are seeking applications to fill the role of Learning and Development Officer in our People and Culture team. This is a full-time permanent position; however, a part-time arrangement may be considered. Applicants seeking a part-time arrangement should advise of this in their application.

About the role

The successful applicant will coordinate and support Council’s learning and development function, by planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating training programs, employee development activities and compliance requirements, ensuring Council meets legislative and organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Procurement, organisation and scheduling of all employee travel (excluding Councillors and CEO) as per Council’s Travel Operational Standard.
• Procurement, organisation and scheduling of all Training and Development activities for Council employee's.
• Preparation and monitoring of Council's annual Training and Development Budgets (OBUD, RBUD, RBUD2).
• Coordinate Council's Traineeship Program, including Contract sign-up, module selection, monitoring trainee progress and liaising with relevant training providers and government agencies.
• Monitor organisational compliance with training, qualification and athorisation requirements and provide reports and recommendations to management regarding identified risks, gaps and improvement opportunities. 
• Conduct Employee Inductions (excluding Work Health and Safety induction) for all new employees and maintain an up-to-date Induction Program.
  Procurement, organisation and scheduling of all Training and Development activities for Council employees.

Why work for us?

• 9-day fortnight (72.5 fortnight)
• 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years’ service – pro rata available after 7 years
• Salary Packaging available
• Supportive and motivating team
• Active Social Club
• Fitness Passport Program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The applicable salary for this position is $86,797pa with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the People & Culture Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

• Application Package(PDF, 168KB)

Applications for 26/37 – People and Culture Learning and Development Officer should include:

• A cover letter
• A current resume
• Statements addressing the selection criteria
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

• Email – [email protected]
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 26/37, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 11:59pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact the People and Culture Manager – Belinda Tinus on (07) 4783 9800.

Council is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance to participate in the application or selection process, please contact People and Culture on (07) 4783 9800 so arrangements can be made.