People & Training Officer

 Job Task Analysis - People & Training Officer

• Be part of an exciting period of growth across Kingston’s Waves Leisure Centre and new Mordi Aquatic Centre
• Contribute to the delivery of community aquatic, health and wellbeing service
• Newly created, permanent part-time role (30.4hours/week) supporting Waves and the new Mordi Aquatic Centre
• $76,383- $81,228 per annum pro-rata (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location:  Waves Leisure Centre / Mordi Aquatic Centre

About the team

Our Aquatic and Leisure team supports the health and wellbeing of the Kingston community by delivering safe, high-quality facilities and programs. The People & Training Officer plays a key role in building a capable and engaged workforce by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training, qualifications, compliance and staff development across the service.

This role provides support across both Waves Leisure Centre and the new Mordi Aquatic Centre, during an exciting period of growth and expansion. Working closely with leaders and staff, you will help ensure our workforce is skilled, compliant and equipped to deliver exceptional experiences for our community.

About the role

This is an exciting role within our growing Aquatic & Leisure team, supporting workforce development across Waves Leisure Centre and the new Mordi Aquatic Centre.

As the People & Training Officer, you will support the Corporate Services Coordinator by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training and development, workforce qualifications, and compliance activities across the service. The role focuses on ensuring employees are appropriately trained, accredited and supported throughout their employment lifecycle, while maintaining accurate workforce records and compliant systems.

Working closely with operational leaders, you will help attract, develop and retain a capable and engaged workforce, contributing to a positive employee experience and ensuring our teams are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality services to the Kingston community.

What you’ll deliver

• Administer recruitment, onboarding and induction activities across the Aquatic & Leisure service.
• Administer staff training, qualifications and compliance records to ensure workforce readiness.
• Monitor mandatory training, licences and accreditations, and follow up outstanding requirements.
• Liaise with Coordinators to administer learning and development programs, training schedules and related communications.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment campaigns and employee development initiatives.
• Maintain people systems, procedures and documentation in line with Council and legislative requirements.
• Prepare workforce, training and compliance reports to support operational decision-making.

 What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a people, training, workforce coordination, or administrative role.
• Ability to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, induction, and training activities.
• Experience maintaining employee records, training systems, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with staff, managers, People & Culture teams, and external providers
• Experience supporting recruitment, training and workforce activities
• Current CPR Certificate

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

**Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence during the advertising period. A suitable candidate may be appointed prior to the closing date through the early screening process. Early applications are encouraged.

 All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Ian Jenkins, Head of Business Services – Aquatic and Leisure at ***********@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.