Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking

Permanent part time role with opportunity to grow (30.4 hrs per week)

Salary between $93,700-$102,000 (dependant on experience) + super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

We have an opportunity for a passionate and dynamic Business Partner Learning and Development who can focuses on enhancing the organisational effectiveness of our people through the design, development and implementation of learning solutions to build organisational capability and achieve Council's strategy and objectives.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

Partner with Council’s leaders, providing guidance and advice to build organisational capability and identify and support the implementation of learning and development across the organisation.

Assist staff and people leaders to identify, source and implement learning and development opportunities relevant to their area of work.

Contribute to the development and implementation of structured development and career progression processes, conversations, and pathways.

Establish and maintain regular communications with leadership and key stakeholders to build and embed a supportive, strategic, and collaborative approach to learning and development.

Assist in the implementation of strategic department and operational initiatives, action plans and strategies.

End-to-end ownership of all of Councils learning programs that support implementation of Council’s capability framework and compliance matrix.

Ownership of the Council’s online Learning Management System (LMS) and coordinate ongoing administration and function of the LMS.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Motivated to build collaborative working relationships with people at all levels of Council by applying exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated experience in the design, development and delivery of effective L&D programs and organisational development initiatives.

A good understanding of contemporary learning and development practices (learning strategy, training needs analysis, capability mapping, , etc.)

Experience in administering an online Learning Management System (LMS) and using eLearning authoring tools to create impactful content.

Experience scheduling and coordinating learning activities, working with external vendors and managing stakeholder expectations.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced diverse workplace.

Maintain accurate data and ability to measure value/impact of activities by developing, analysing, and reporting on metrics.

DESIRABLE

Confident and experienced facilitator and presenter able to connect with varied audiences using adult learning principles in an engaging way.

Experience in a multi-disciplinary organisation or Council.

* Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. We take into consideration transferable skills, future capability and cultural fit when reviewing applications and offer tailored development plans to support individuals to grow into their roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments

Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance

A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking

An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do

An active Social Club

Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff

Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations

Generous leave entitlements including:

Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave

Purchased leave

Ceremonial leave

Gender affirmation leave

Family violence leave

If you’d like to learn more, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or contact Ann McGrath, Manager People & Performance on 03 5220 7181 for a confidential discussion.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

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Applications close on SUNDAY 25 MAY 2025 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.