Learning and Development Officer

• Full-time

Job Description

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 7 until [December 2028].
• Hawkesbury campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $104,953 – $113,204 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Design and deliver impactful learning solutions that build capability across Western.

The Opportunity

As a Learning and Development Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the capability of the University’s workforce. You will partner with stakeholders to design and deliver contemporary learning experiences that enhance staff performance, support organisational priorities, and contribute to a positive learning culture.

You will apply evidence-based instructional design, leveraging digital learning technologies to create scalable and engaging content. Your work will extend across facilitation, program development, LMS content management, and evaluating the effectiveness of learning initiatives.

This role is central to ensuring Western’s learning portfolio remains current and aligned to emerging needs. Through consultation, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement, you will help embed high-quality learning solutions that support staff success and strengthen organisational capability.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver well-designed learning programs using contemporary instructional design methods.
• Facilitate workshops, webinars, and training programs that engage diverse learner groups.
• Apply data and feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Maintain high-quality content across the LMS and digital learning platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify capability gaps and propose learning solutions.

Please refer to the Position Descriptionfor full details.

About You

• Experience designing and delivering learning programs using modern instructional design.
• Strong facilitation skills across in-person and digital delivery modes.
• Ability to analyse evaluation data and recommend improvements.
• Proficiency using LMS platforms and digital learning tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Shenayd Patemann, Senior Project Manager, Building Pay Confidence via shenayd.patemann@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF942G. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 6 March 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact accessibility@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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