Capability & Development Advisor - PC0020

Temporary Full-Time Parental Leave Coverage - 14 months | People & Culture | Corporate Services

About this opportunity

Help shape the employee experience and support meaningful learning pathways across Mackay Regional Council. We are seeking a proactive and people-focused Capability & Development Advisor to join our People & Culture team in a 14-month temporary full-time parental leave coverage opportunity until early January 2028. This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical program delivery, relationship building and making a visible impact across the organisation. You will support Council-wide capability initiatives including corporate induction, onboarding projects, career expos, education assistance, work experience, vocational education and training activities, and other workforce development programs that help employees build skills, confidence and connection.

What you will be doing

- Facilitate and support corporate induction sessions for new employees.
- Contribute to onboarding and employee experience projects that strengthen how new starters connect with Council.
- Support education assistance, work experience, career expos and early-career pathway activities.
- Advise and assist stakeholders with vocational education and training requirements, including apprenticeships and traineeships.
- Coordinate training, maintain accurate records and support compliance with relevant processes and frameworks.
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to identify learning needs and support practical workforce development outcomes.

About you

You will bring strong communication and facilitation skills, sound judgement, and the confidence to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be comfortable juggling competing priorities,



working with limited handover, and quickly building productive working relationships. To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in workforce development, capability building, learning and development, human resources, organisational development, or a related field. Experience supporting vocational education and training requirements will be highly regarded, along with strong program coordination, stakeholder engagement, facilitation and continuous improvement skills.

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to broaden your experience across a diverse local government workplace while contributing to work that has a genuine impact on employees and the community they serve. You will join a supportive People & Culture team, work with stakeholders across a wide range of service areas, and play a practical role in strengthening onboarding, learning and career development outcomes across Council.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following employee perks:

- Stream A Salaried Level 3 - 4 Base hourly rate of $46.00 - $50.80. (the level offered will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience)
- 12% superannuation.
- Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro-rata).
- Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Learning and career development opportunities.




- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.

How to apply

If you are passionate about helping people learn, grow and feel supported at work, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, particularly your background in learning and development, workforce capability, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and vocational education and training support.

Applications Close:

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! This vacancy may close earlier than expected, so don't delay in submitting your application to avoid missing out.

Having troubles submitted your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Talent and Onboarding Team by phoning 1300 MACKAY ([1300 622 529](tel:1300 622 529)).

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process. Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.

📌 Capability & Development Advisor (Mackay)
🏢 Mackay Regional Council
📍 Mackay