Job Description

Salary Range: $72,425.15 - $86,649.77 per annum

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Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

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Location: Council Chambers, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns

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Application Close Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

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Join our Organisational Development team and play a key role in delivering learning and development initiatives that strengthen capability across Council. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to coordinate training programs, support eLearning and promote development initiatives that make a real difference in our workforce.

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What we're looking for

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We're seeking a proactive and organised team member who thrives in a client‐focused environment and enjoys supporting others. You'll bring experience in human resources, organisational development, training administration or similar, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain strong attention to detail. You'll be confident using a wide range of computer applications and comfortable creating promotional materials and assisting with eLearning content. Strong communication skills, relationship‐building capability and a professional, ethical approach are essential. Experience with eLearning systems, Human Resource Information System platforms and adult learning principles will be highly regarded.

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What you'll be doing

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Coordinating training activities, including scheduling, communication and liaising with staff at all levels and external training providers.

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Responding to internal and external enquiries relating to learning and development.

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Supporting our employees by promoting awareness of OD processes, systems and policies.

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Creating promotional materials for OD initiatives and contributing to events, seminars and exhibitions.

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Administering purchase orders, credit card transactions and financial records.

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Providing administrative and project support across the Organisational Development function.

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Contributing to the improvement of systems, practices and procedures.

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Maintaining accurate records, training files and data within OneCouncil and ensuring compliance with recordkeeping requirements.

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Supporting best‐practice use of OneCouncil self‐service functions.

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Undertaking simple to moderate projects as directed.

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Completing other duties as required by the Coordinator Organisational Development.

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Some perks we offer:

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Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

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Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

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Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

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Up to 3 weeks personal leave

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Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

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Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

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Salary sacrifice opportunities

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We are committed to:

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Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

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Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

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Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

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