Senior Learning and Development Officer

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DCJ is seeking a dynamic Senior Learning and Development Officer to design, deliver and evaluate learning programs for NSW staff from the Eastwood Corrective Services Academy. This temporary full-time role (up to 12 months) is based in Sydney with Clerk Grade 9/10 salary plus super. You will design and coordinate learning, measure impact, manage stakeholder needs, supervise staff, drive learning strategies and ensure RTO compliance while coaching talent and contributing to policy development. Essential requirements include a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, relevant qualifications and vocational experience, and a current NSW driver’s license with willingness to travel. Apply on the DCJ Careers site with a two-page cover letter and four-page resume by 20 August 2026, focusing on your relevant outcomes, stakeholder engagement and alignment with DCJ values of inclusion, collaboration and integrity.

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Senior Learning and Development Officer

 

Location – Eastwood, Corrective Services Academy, Sydney

Employment type – Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)

Salary – Clerk Grade 9/10 - $133,348 - $146,945 plus superannuation and leave loading

 

Your role

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Learning and Development Officer to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate engaging learning and assessment programs that support our staff across New South Wales. This role plays a critical part in fostering professional growth, enhancing industry-specific competencies, and developing key behavioural capabilities essential for success in a complex and evolving environment.

What you’ll do

 

• Design, develop, coordinate and deliver learning programs across different settings

 

• Evaluate and report on program effectiveness

 

• Manage stakeholder engagement to identify training needs and requirements

 

• Manage, supervise, support and assess staff learning, using various tools

 

• Develop, coordinate and implement learning strategies and policies

 

• Coach and mentor staff to facilitate ongoing professional development

 

• Ensure compliance with RTO standards and regulations

 

 

What we’re looking for

A dynamic and motivated Senior Learning and Development professional who is passionate about fostering continuous development and capability across the workforce. You will thrive in an environment where you can deliver innovative and strategic learning solutions, and your expertise can make a meaningful impact in enhancing staff performance and driving professional excellence.

Essential requirements

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or its successor)
• Relevant qualifications and vocational experience in training delivery areas
• Current NSW Drivers licence and willingness to travel in the course of performing the role.

 

Download the role description.

 

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

 

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

 

What We Offer

 

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

 

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

 

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

 

We do work that really matters

 

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

 

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

 

Are you ready to join us?

 

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 4 pages).

 

 

Applications close 20th August 2026  at 11:59pm AEST.

 

Got a question?

 

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Rhonda Nadel via email [email protected].

 

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Rachel Urquhart-Secord on 02 9354 1624 or via email [email protected]  

 

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

 

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

 

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

 

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

 

Other Information

 

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling the position in Eastwood.

 

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

 

 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

 

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