Talent & Development Coordinator

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Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.

About the role

In this role you will provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support across both Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development functions, within the Talent and Development team. You will enable the effective delivery of learning & development and recruitment initiatives.

What you’ll do 

• Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support across learning & development and talent acquisition initiatives and activities. e.g. recruitment, leadership development, capability development, learning, onboarding, graduate program, etc. 
• Coordinate activities and manage administration and logistics for recruitment, workshops, training sessions, leadership programs, and learning and development programs 
• Develop and maintain learning calendars, participant lists, invitations, communications, materials and other program documentation 
• Provide administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team e.g. job advertisements, interview scheduling, recruitment documentation, onboarding coordination, etc.  
• Contribute insights and recommendations to support effective outcomes and continuous improvement. 
• Assist in managing the Learning Management System (LMS), including setting up learning activities, updating content, enrolling participants, tracking completion and assisting users 
• Support the administration and management of the talent acquisition systems 
• Manage the Learning & Development team email inbox  
• Monitor compliance training and generate reports on completion rates and learning activity 
• Update and maintain digital learning materials and resources to ensure content remains current, accurate and accessible  
• Compile routine reports and information relating to learning, compliance training and recruitment activities. 
• Handle confidential employee and candidate information with discretion 

About you 

• Experience in coordination, administration, talent acquisition, learning and development, or a related field.,  
• Tech-savvy, adaptable and flexible, with the ability to learn 
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous diverse projects and initiatives 
• Strong detail orientation, with a continuous improvement mindset 
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills 
• Exposure to a variety of HR, learning management, talent acquisition or collaboration & information systems is highly advantageous 

Culture & Benefits

Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

We offer a range of People Perks that support flexibility, wellbeing, career growth, and recognition - helping you thrive at work and beyond.

What's next?

If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role.

Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.

At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au