SHAPE CAPABILITY, DRIVE PERFORMANCE, AND MAKE A LASTING IMPACT AS A SENIOR LODE OFFICER

About the position

The Senior LODE (Learning, Organisational Development & Engagement) Officer position is responsible for the coordination, design, facilitation and monitoring of learning and development outcomes to meet identified organisational objectives.

- This is a permanant full-time opportunity located in the Toowoomba CBD.
- The salary range for this position is $106,377.46 - $113,406.62 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation, or pro rata part-time.
- Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked time.
- Free Carparking provided.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one single membership.
- Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing support.

How to be successful in this position
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Training and Development, Education or other related field.
- Experience designing, developing and facilitating high-quality workplace learning programs, including translating organisation requirements and complex information into practical, engaging and contextually relevant learning experiences for diverse employee groups.
- Hold a current 'C' Class driver's license.




- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or the willingess to obtain is desirable.
- The ability to provide professional leadership and guidance in learning and development.
- The ability to manage the end-to-end development and delivery of learning initiatives.
- Highly developed communication and facilitation skills.
- Experience and proficiency in the use of contemporary learning technologies, including e-learning authoring tools, multimedia applications, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Alignment with Council's values.

How to apply

For full details of this position, please ensure you downloaded the , which provides the position success criteria.

To apply, please submit two documents: * Your current resume; and

- A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the

in two pages or less.
- Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing.
- Provide specific examples that demonstrates your skills, experience and achievements related to that criterion.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE:



Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

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For further information

Please contact Paulene Rorich - Program Leader Organisational Development on (07) 4688 6134 during business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

📌 Senior LODE Officer (Toowoomba)
🏢 Toowoomba Region
📍 Toowoomba