Coordinator, Learning & Development

• A role where you drive the outcomes
• Full Time, fixed term opportunity until January 2027
• $103,908 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity 

As part of our People Experience Team, the Coordinator, Learning & Development plays a key role in building a culture of growth, connection, and capability across the City of Adelaide.

In this role, you’ll design and deliver learning initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, engagement, and performance, helping our people thrive in their roles and careers. You’ll also support leaders and teams to access the right tools, resources, and development opportunities to bring out their best.

Your work will include curating engaging induction and onboarding experiences, developing and coordinating our annual Learning and Development Plan, and managing our Learning Management System (Learn) to ensure a smooth, positive user experience.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You’ll work closely with leaders, subject matter experts, and external partners to design and deliver programs that reflect our People Commitment and align with our strategic priorities. From coordinating leadership development to supporting outcomes from our Culture Survey, you’ll help shape initiatives that make a genuine impact on how our people experience work.

If you’re passionate about learning, love connecting with people, and want to make a real difference to the employee experience, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Learning and Development related field and/or commensurate demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Significant understanding of the procedures, processes, policies, and legislation required to deliver, record and report on a diverse range of learning and development solutions.
• Significant experience in successfully developing, co-ordinating, programming and implementing a diverse range of learning and development solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in researching and analysing best practice, industry trends and providing appropriate recommendations.
• Proven experience in designing and facilitating various size group workshops, online and face to face, with the ability to engage audiences and deliver innovative learning solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply fundamental change management principles to engage key stakeholders and employees by clearly communicating the purpose, benefits, risks and impacts of change.
• Experience in applying best practice principles to the delivery of learning and engagement initiatives and monitoring and reporting on outcomes.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The People program strengthens our organisation's capability to lead and deliver essential services for our community, corporate services for our organisation, and brilliant experiences in our City, by co-creating an environment where our people thrive, live our values, reach their potential, and learn and grow.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Surlinne Sims via recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Surlinne Sims, Manager, People Experience.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm, 4 November 2025.

Please be advised this is full time, fixed term opportunity until January 2027 with a starting salary at the Level 6 Classification commencing between $103,908 - $112,291 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au