Join a dynamic and collaborative Learning & Development team in a full-time, 6-month fixed-term role. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful training initiatives, support staff development, and grow your career in a values-driven organisation.

East Gippsland Water provide an essential service to customers across our region, priding ourselves on our workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, authenticity and accountability. If you want to apply your skills and develop a career in a customer-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.

• Flexible part-time role within an inclusive and collaborative People, Safety & Culture team
• Drive a culture of continuous learning, it’s the EGW way.
• Empower all employees via targeted training and development programs.

About the role

Join a dynamic and supportive Learning & Development team on a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract.

As the L&D Officer, you’ll support HR operations within the People, Safety & Culture team, with a strong focus on learning and development. You’ll help identify, coordinate, and deliver training programs that build staff capability and prepare them for current and future roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide L&D support and advice to staff and management
• Monitor training compliance and frequency requirements
• Maintain accurate training records in HRIS and personnel files
• Evaluate external training providers per procurement standards
• Manage bookings, budgets, and purchase orders
• Meet managers to review team development progress
• Coordinate water training and liaise with RTOs
• Track training progress and manage related invoicing
• Prepare L&D reports and updates
• Review L&D policies and procedures with the P&C Manager
• Coordinate safety and OHS compliance training
• Liaise with Safety team, field staff, and technical trainers
• Promote and manage eLearning opportunities and tools
• Develop training programs in ELMO and recommend improvements
• Support competency verification projects and frameworks
• Assist with implementing the EGW Capability Framework.

Benefits of working for East Gippsland Water:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career opportunities.
• Access exclusive discounts and perks through our Flare employee benefits platform.
• Corporate Gym Membership- allows staff to access reduced rate membership.
• EAP program- Services include but not limited employee counselling, professional development, career and financial coaching and more.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work-life balance- Monday to Friday schedule, allowing your evenings and weekends to personal time and family, in beautiful East Gippsland.
• Commitment to sustainability and community impact.
• Access to modern technology and tools to support innovation.
• Inclusive and values-driven culture that celebrates diversity and wellbeing.

EGW- Renowned for its proactive supportive community & exceptional lifestyle. We take pride & ownership to deliver essential services to our community.

Apply now!
Applications should include a resume and covering letter outlining how you can contribute to the team’s success, and outlining your skills and experience against the KEY SELECTION CRITERIA responsibilities of the role.

To find out more about this position, you can obtain a Position Description by visiting our website egwater.vic.gov.au/positions-vacant, or by emailing our People & Culture team at [email protected] or on 03 5150 4444.

Applications close on Wednesday 27th August 2025.

East Gippsland Water provides an inclusive work environment, offering ongoing professional development opportunities, a workplace culture that supports work-life balance, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the community and environment in which we live and work.

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, we strongly encourage applications from experienced women and men, First Nations People, people with differing abilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with our community.

* This role has been classified as per our Enterprise Agreement as a Band 3 position, ($72,912.23 - $94,710.54 per annum)

* Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution. We reserve the right to remunerate successful candidates within the span of this classification dependant on demonstrated skills, experience and qualifications.

*Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and National Police Check.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Demonstrated experience or understanding of the principles of Learning and Development and a passion for providing a high level of services to internal and external customers.
2. Excellent administrative skills with sound understanding and experience in the use of computers, programs, and Microsoft Office Suite.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with a team, and at all organisational levels to achieve outcomes.
4. Well-developed interpersonal skills combined with good verbal and writing skills.
5. Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
6. A positive attitude towards personal development including being accountable, innovative, passionate and united to achieve corporate objectives.

To view a full position description, please click on the below link: Position Description Learning and Development Officer