Join Our Learning & Development Team

- Collaborate with business units to design tailored learning solutions.
- Facilitate workshops and initiatives that enhance employee engagement and leadership capabilities.
- Utilise strong stakeholder engagement skills to understand learning and development needs.

About Us

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to fostering a dynamic work environment that empowers its employees to grow and thrive. We believe in the potential of our workforce and invest in initiatives that enhance skills, knowledge, and performance.

As a forward-thinking organisation, we focus on community-centric solutions and encourage our employees to embody our values in their daily work and interactions.

About The Role

The Learning & Development Business Partner plays a critical role in partnering with various business units to design, develop, and implement learning solutions and development initiatives that align with the strategic goals.

This role requires proactive stakeholder engagement to gain insights into the learning and development needs across the organisation, aiming to enhance employee and leadership capabilities while improving engagement and retention rates.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in Learning & Development and demonstrate the ability to create impactful solutions.

- University degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Adult Education or a related field is essential.
- Extensive experience in Learning & Development roles with a focus on stakeholder engagement.
- Proven ability to develop effective training programs and facilitate workshops that cater to diverse learning styles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing and building relationships at all organisational levels.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong project management capabilities, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work collaboratively in both independent and team settings. Adaptability in a changing environment and a focus on continuous improvement are key traits that will contribute to the success in this role.

Salary & Benefits

- Salary package from $111,776 - $124,574 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
- Novated leasing / salary sacrificing options
- Up to 26 weeks paid leave if you or someone in your care experiences a serious illness or accident
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
- Fitness Passport
- Annual flu vaccinations

Work-Life Balance That Works

We know great leaders do their best work when they have time for life outside of work too.

- Accrue up to 1 day off per month
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 5 additional MyLeave days (to support your health and wellbeing)
- 2 weeks sick leave
- 7 days personal leave

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!





- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Friday 11 September 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date.
- Package: $111,776 - $124,574 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full-Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

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Reach out to Heather Colla Learning & Organisational Development Lead, for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers - [email protected] Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*

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Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

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Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes
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Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes
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Due to the permanent nature of the position,



applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.* * I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- How do you approach stakeholder engagement to identify and understand the learning and development needs across an organisation? Share an example of a successful initiative that resulted from your engagement efforts.*
- Share your experience in facilitating workshops that cater to diverse learning styles. How do you ensure that the content is inclusive and impactful for all participants? *
- Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment).*

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification, skills assessments & Covid-19 Vaccination immunisation requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes
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Are you fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and can provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication? Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of medical contraindications in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines. * * Yes I am fully vaccinated
- Yes I have an accepted certified medical contraindication
- No I have neither
- Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).

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📌 Learning & Development Business Partner (Sutherland)
🏢 Sutherland Shire Council
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