Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.

At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.

We are currently recruiting for a Learning & Program Coordinator and would love to hear from you!

Acknowledgement of Country
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Our perks and benefits:

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.

• Aboriginal Support Network 
• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Yearly corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values 
• An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs 

Location: Parramatta
Salary: Range starting from $95,764 base + Super 
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives?? 
• A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value? 
• Qualifications in Business Administration/Human Resources/Relevant field or experience deemed equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles, vocational education and training environment along with the associated reporting, assessment, and auditing activities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and learning management systems.
• Extensive experience in planning, coordinating, and scheduling accredited and non-accredited training and assessments, and development programs in a mid-to-large organisation.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to achieve objectives within agreed timeframes, budget and required standards.
• Ability to deliver high level customer service and manage positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to collect, evaluate, and identify trends, present data, and make appropriate recommendations for improvement.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.

What you will work on: 

• Coordinate, plan, and schedule training activities and resources in accordance with the People Strategy, corporate plans, procedures, and business priorities. 
• Organise employee attendance, communications, information, venue, and catering requirements in line with training plans, budget, and competency and safety requirements to optimise learning and value.
• Develop and maintain master schedules for training programs and activities to manage compliance, participation, and completion records within quality and budget requirements.
• Oversee the efficient recording, monitoring, and reporting of employee competency and learning activities in the Learning Management System (LMS) to high quality standards.
• Administer the collection of data and prepare business reports and presentations in relation to learning activities, compliance, expenditure, and recommendations for improvement.
• Regularly review, evaluate, and report on the quality, effectiveness, and suitability of learning programs, and processes in line with the principles of continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain training records, procedures, and relevant documentation as per the Information Classification and Handling Standard, and Privacy of Personal Information. 

Who is WaterNSW?

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.   

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description. 

Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Jasmine Choong at jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au 

Please note applications for this position will close on 03 February 2025.

Privacy and collection of your personal information

If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information.

Anti Discrimination Act 1977

Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), an exemption is given from sections 8, 25, 51 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to Water NSW to advertise designate and recruit positions for:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only in pursuit of a 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation rate.