Shape the future of learning at Ruah. This is an exciting prospect for an experienced Learning & Development professional to lead capability initiatives, partner with leaders, and drive meaningful workforce development across a growing, values-driven organisation.

About Ruah Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About The Role This is an opportunity to shape learning and capability across a purpose-led community services organisation.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager Services, you will partner with leaders and subject matter experts across operational and corporate teams to conduct training needs analyses, map capabilities, identify gaps and recommend fit-for-purpose learning solutions.

Using contemporary instructional design principles, you will develop practical, inclusive and engaging face-to-face, virtual and digital learning experiences. This is a hands-on role in which you will design learning solutions, facilitate training for diverse employee groups and evaluate outcomes to support continuous improvement.

You will lead initiatives spanning induction, leadership development,



digital learning and organisational change. Your work will strengthen employee capability, service quality, compliance and safety across Ruah Group.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Northbridge.

What We’re Looking For The Successful Applicant Will Have

At least two years’ experience in learning and development, organisational development, capability development or a related field

Experience conducting training needs analyses, mapping capabilities and identifying capability gaps

Sound instructional design skills and experience developing practical learning solutions

Confident facilitation skills across face-to-face and virtual environments

Experience designing digital learning content and using learning management systems

The ability to evaluate learning outcomes and improve programs using feedback and evidence

Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship-management and communication skills

Experience supporting organisational change and project initiatives

The ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple priorities

A commitment to inclusive practice and working respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences

The Following Are Desirable

A qualification in learning and development, human resources, organisational development, education,



adult learning or a related discipline

Experience in community services, healthcare, aged care, disability, not-for-profit or human services

What Do We Offer?

Salary aligned with Level 5 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement and the SCHADS Award, starting at $105,916 plus superannuation

Five weeks’ annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading for award-based employees

16 weeks’ paid parental leave, with flexibility to take it as 32 weeks at half pay

Four weeks’ paid parental leave for new employees after six months’ service

Free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program support for you and your family

Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover for travel to and from work

Salary packaging benefits, including:

Up to $15,900 in general salary packaging

Up to $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging

Additional options for travel, accommodation, parking and education expenses

Opportunities to participate in working groups, Pride events, cultural celebrations and reconciliation initiatives

Required Compliance Documents The Successful Applicant Will Be Required To Provide

A current driver’s licence

A National Police Clearance Certificate

An International Criminal Check, if applicable

A First Aid Certificate

Applications close: 20 November 2026.

The advertisement may close earlier than the listed date.

For further information For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at

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📌 Learning & Development Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Ruah Community Services
📍 Perth