Learning and Development Advisor

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Learning and Development Advisor at the City of Perth, you will design and deliver programs that build skills, support safety, and drive performance across the City. In this role, you’ll translate business priorities into practical learning solutions, helping employees grow while contributing to the organisation’s strategic goals.

Reporting to the Workforce and Development Lead within our People and Culture team, your responsibilities would primarily include :

• Lead the design and delivery of learning programs aligned with the City’s strategic priorities and workforce needs.
• Coordinate and manage training initiatives, workshops, and talent development programs to build organisational capability.
• Provide expert L&D advice to stakeholders, supporting leadership, performance development, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance, monitor learning outcomes, and manage budgets, records, and training provider relationships.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess :

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources (or related discipline) and a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and implementing learning and development programs and frameworks for diverse workforces.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and confident facilitation, training delivery, and presentation skills.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate :

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
• Prepared to travel to City of Perth worksites on an occasional basis.

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit : your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 30 November 2025 . Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

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