"Learning & Development Partner"

Full-time, Continuing Appointment

Reference number: 167863370

About the position

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Elevate the staff experience in this varied, purpose-led L&D role for 2026
• Develop practical learning through engaging, inclusive multi-modal content
• Partner on exciting initiatives to build capability and enhance leadership impact

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work arrangements #
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About the Position

Reporting to the General Manager, People Experience, this all-rounder Learning & Development Partner role is based on campus to design, develop and deliver high-impact learning that builds a future-ready workforce. You will join a small team within a newly formed function focused on enhancing the staff experience at Bond, across Learning & Development, Organisational Development, Talent Management and Staff Engagement. Partnering closely with the GM, you will translate needs into practical, evidence-based learning that strengthens capability, confidence and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop learning solutions: Create accessible, engaging multi-modal learning content and practical resources using Articulate 360, and standard contemporary tools (eg, appropriate AI tools) to lift engagement and accessibility.
• Capability uplift: Support formulating capability frameworks and structured learning pathways aligned to role/level requirements and future-ready skills.
• Program/project coordination, evaluation, and reporting: Coordinate the end-to-end of program/project activities and logistics (timelines, dependencies, quality delivery) and track participation and impact, analysing feedback/data and reporting insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Workshop delivery: Facilitate bespoke / ad hoc workshops/sessions across in-person and online formats.
• Stakeholder partnering: Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders on projects and learning initiatives, ranging from translating policy/legislation into practical training and converting bespoke topics into applied soft-skills learning / practical resources for managers and staff.

About the person

You are an organised, proactive and self-driven organisational L&D professional who enjoys variety and being hands-on in delivering learning that genuinely helps staff do their work well. You build trusted relationships, communicate with clarity, and bring a calm, solutions-focused approach in a busy environment. Grounded in evidence and strengths-based practice, you are naturally curious and committed to continual learning, using what you learn, along with feedback and data, to refine experiences that build capability and confidence in others.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, HR, L&D or related discipline, and Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (essential)
• 5+ years’ organisational L&D experience (staff-focused; not education/academic teaching)
• Proven ability to develop and deliver adult learning content and professional support resources, across face-to-face, virtual and digital modalities (with compliance and capability/soft skills)
• Experience designing workshops for staff, professional learning pathways, bringing together development programs and partnering on capability building projects
• Demonstrated ability to undertake training needs analysis, evaluation and reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (confident in writing and facilitating)
• Practical skills in Articulate 360, contemporary digital tools, and Microsoft 365
• Professional presence with strong stakeholder engagement and ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. 

Salary details

The salary range for this full-time position is $96,222 to $110,164 per annum, commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience, plus 12% superannuation.

Additional information

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Tracey Lee Piltz, General Manager, People Experience via email at tpiltz@bond.edu.au.

Application and submission details

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria. 

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• Upload your Resume – your account will be created automatically, or
• Manually enter your details to set up your account.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A current resume
• A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above

For current Bond University staff, apply directly via People Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply.

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Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 25 January 2026

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted the week of 29 January 2026, with panel interviews scheduled for week commencing 2 February 2026.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality, inclusiveness and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University. 

Please advise the Talent Acquisition Team if you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you at anytime during the recruitment process. 

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