Introduction:
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for a Learning and Development Coordinator to join our People & Culture team in Newcastle West.
This is an 18-month temporary full-time opportunity ideal for someone looking to grow their experience in Learning & Development and gain exposure across a large and diverse organisation.
Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you’ll coordinate learning activities, provide support to employees using our Learning Management System (LMS), and help deliver engaging learning experiences across the organisation.
Your administrative flair and organisational skills will be essential to support the team with delivery and reporting of learning initiatives, while you build valuable experience in learning across the employee lifecycle.
You will further develop your HR or L&D experience in building relationships with internal stakeholders and strengthen your skillset in Learning Management Systems.
Benefits of Working With Us
Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
Paid parental leave.
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
Flexible working arrangements.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.
Modern office facilities with a coffee machine.
On-site café.
Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Learning and Development Coordinator will contribute to the delivery of CDMNs learning framework and governance processes and will act as a key support to user of the learning management systems.
Critical to the success of this role is its relationships with stakeholders and the ability to provide high quality, consistent and robust advice and support to customers and in system use to ensure that high quality learning records are captured in the LMS.
Skills and Experiences:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Proven experience in a HR, training or learning administration/coordinator role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to provide effective and appropriate advice and information to a variety of people
- Proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint
- Experience and well-developed skills in managing data and undertaking analysis in MS Excel
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of exceptional customer service and a customer centric approach
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and meet deadlines in an environment with competing priorities, whilst maintaining high quality outcomes
- Experience working in an HRIS or Learning Management System e.g. ELMO (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications in HR, Training & Assessment or other relevant qualification, or relevant equivalent experience
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
For further information regarding this position, please contact the Organisational Capability Manager:
[email protected]
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.
Applications will be reviewed when received. Don't wait, apply now!
Applications close: 11:59pm Thursday 02 July 2026
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
