Posted: 20/07/2026
Closing Date: 03/08/2026
Job Type: Contract
Location: Warrnambool, 52-54 Fairy Street
Job Category: HR & Recruitment
Who is are-able?
At are-able, we recognise the unique strengths and perspectives that each person brings.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace - where ideas thrive, innovation grows, and people feel valued. Our organisation champions meaningful impact, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and family.
With over 30 years of deep community connection, we continue to transform lives and foster opportunities. We are driven by our mission to do more for more people in more communities. We break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create an environment where everyone’s abilities are not only recognised but nurtured.
Why choose to work with are-able?
are-able is proud to be a Winner of the Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We foster a positive, high performing team culture built on respect, empathy, integrity and innovation. We seek passionate individuals who are driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
In return for your valued contribution, we offer:
- A family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
- Attractive salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
- Me Days and bonus Christmas leave - additional leave days each year
Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in communities across Australia.
Join are-able and help shape the way our people learn, grow and succeed. As the Learning and Development Coordinator, you will lead are-able's learning and capability framework, ensuring our workforce has the skills, qualifications and development opportunities needed to deliver great outcomes for our communities.
This is a strategic and coordination-focused role that oversees the organisation's Learning and Capability Matrix, training compliance, learning systems and workforce capability reporting. You'll work closely with leaders across the organisation to identify capability needs, develop learning pathways, manage workforce compliance requirements and drive a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
You'll also manage our Learning Management System (ELMO), maintain accurate training records, coordinate learning initiatives, engage with external training providers and provide valuable insights that support workforce planning and organisational performance.
If you're passionate about workforce capability, systems improvement, learning strategy and creating opportunities for people to grow, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating opportunities for inclusiveness in communities.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Qualifications in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, Adult Learning, Education, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in Learning & Development, Workforce Capability, Human Resources, or Organisational Development.
- Experience developing and managing training frameworks, capability matrices, and workforce development initiatives.
- Strong understanding of training compliance, licence and qualification management, and workforce governance requirements.
- Experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS), ideally ELMO or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful workforce insights and recommendations.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
- Experience designing learning pathways, capability frameworks, or workforce development programs.
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
- A proactive, continuous improvement mindset and a passion for helping people grow and succeed.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion and creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to thrive.
Highly regarded:
- Experience within the community services, disability, employment services, education or not-for-profit sectors.
- Experience developing eLearning content and digital learning resources.
- Knowledge of workforce planning, succession planning, or organisational capability frameworks.
The Feel-Good Parts
At are-able, every dollar of profit goes back into the communities we serve. Through the are-able Foundation, donations, and sponsorships, we’ve contributed over $1.6 million since 2004.
We are guided by our values:
- Integrity – We are honest, transparent, and accountable.
- Respect – We value diversity and empower every individual.
- Empathy – We listen and seek to understand different perspectives.
- Innovation – We embrace new ideas to create meaningful impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger.
To obtain a position description, please click on the link on our Careers page, or for more information, please call Vicki Clayton | GM People & Culture | 0447 796 241.
are-able is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and accessible recruitment practices. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and people of diverse sexualities and genders (LGBTIQA+).
If you require reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, or would like job information in an alternative format, we encourage you to contact our People & Culture team on 03 5564 7400 to discuss your needs.
