Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

We are currently seeking a motivated Learning and Development Advisor to assist the Learning and Development Team Leader with delivering in-house training and other Learning and Development projects.

Our Offer:

• Permanent full-time appointment.
• Salary of SCS 4 $87,106.90 - $93,718.77 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
• National EAP Service.
• 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
• Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
• Study Leave Opportunities.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
• Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.

Key Accountabilities:

• Liaise with managers about the training needs of their teams.
• Analyse potential training options and advise managers on options.
• Analyse training data and participant feedback.
• Monitor the Learning and Development inbox.
• Ensure staff accounts on Learning Management Systems are up to date.
• Guide staff on the usage of WCS training platforms.
• Contribute to L&D Projects.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of in-house training programs.
• Contribute to the L&D SharePoint (L&D Hub), including adding pages.
• Assist the L&D Team Leader to meet L&D’s reporting obligations.

Experience and Qualifications:

• An interest in Learning and Development and experience in coordinating events or training courses.
• Experience in developing and delivering training.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and report on training options, feedback data and attendance data.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of tools, in particular, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Sound communication skills (both oral and written).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain sound relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation based on mutual respect and trust.
• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential enquiries and information.
• Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.

To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button below and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role. The applications will not be accepted via email.

For further information, including a copy of the Position Description please contact Kym Schmid at [email protected]

Closing Date: COB 27 June 2025

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found prior this date.

For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Children’s Services, Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au

WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.