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Award Classification: Level 6-7
Employment Conditions:
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State
2017
Department / Branch: Office of CEO / Human Resources
Principal Location: Shire Office, Hughenden
Reports to: Manager Human Resources
Direct Reports: Nil

Flinders Shire
Our Vision: Flinders Shire – a place of discovery, opportunity and lifestyle
Our Mission: To promote quality of life through leadership, attitude and respect
Our Values: • A Caring Philosophy

• Pursuit of Excellence

• Teamwork

• Local Ownership

• Communication

• Leadership

• Recognition

Council Structure


Position Objective
This position contributes to the development of a strong learning culture by designing, developing and
delivering engaging training programs and people initiatives. This position collaborates across Council to
identify current and required competencies, capabilities and skills and creates targeted learning solutions
that support employee growth and the achievement of Council’s strategic objectives.
As a representative of Council, demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to a high level of service
and continuous improvement in the best interest of Council and the Community are essential.
Office of the Chief Executive Officer
• Investment, Attraction & Economic Development

• Executive Support

• Human Resources

Corporate & Financial
Services

• Financial Control

• Information &

Communication Technology

• Business & Customer Services

• Governance & Regulatory

Compliance

• Workplace Health & Safety

Engineering

• Open Spaces & Community

Assets

• Asset Management

• Project Management

• Roads & Infrastructure

Community Services &
Wellbeing

• Community Development &

Engagement

• Tourism

• Community Care

• Regional Marketing &

Promotion

• Media / Communications

Key Responsibilities
Training and Development

• Develop, update, and ensure currency of training policies and procedures

• Development and management of Councils position competency profiles and training needs analysis

in consultation with Directors and Managers

• In consultation with key stakeholders, develop, implement and coordinate an annual training plan

and packages that align with current legislative compliance and organisational requirements as well
as the Australian Qualifications Framework where needed

• Ensure competency training requirements and gaps are identified and managed in consultation with

the relevant work areas, including scheduling of assessments and maintaining accurate data

• Source training providers as required in line with Council’s Procurement Policy and budgetary

constraints

• Schedule training activities across Council including management of registrations, training

attendance records, facilities bookings and venue set up.

• In consultation with Workplace Health and Safety, coordinate the delivery of on-the-job training

including plant assessments and verification of competency’s (VOC) either through Council or
external providers (as appropriate)

• Coordinate and facilitate Council’s employee induction program

• Identify and provide advice on learning and development opportunities and training needs

• Maintain a skills/capability database using a Council’s reporting system, ensuring accurate records

relating to staff training and accreditations and report on learning and development outcomes

• Work with the Senior Human Resources Officer in coordinating apprentice and trainee programs

including monitoring progression and providing advice and support to managers and
apprentice/trainees

• Manage the acquittal process for funding related to apprentices and trainees

• Work with the Senior Human Resources Officer to coordinate Council’s Work Experience/Mentoring

programs General

• Consistently complete allocated tasks to a high standard and within agreed timeframes

• Undertake other tasks up to and including your competency and level

• Actively promote the values of the organisation to staff

• Actively participate in identifying, recommending, developing and implementing measures through

which allocated tasks and responsibilities may be carried out more effectively and efficiently Administration

• Ensure general administration and records management requirements are being met

• Provide courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers and

conduct all transactions in an ethical and efficient manner

• Contribute positively to a supportive team-based work environment and participate in team

meetings and training sessions as required

• Ensure that requests are acted on and reported upon in accordance with Council Policy

• Keep your supervisor/manager appropriately and adequately informed on the current state of

activities relevant to your role and to highlight in advance any points likely to influence Council
operations or relations with ratepayers and/or the public

• Maintain a personal time management system to ensure deadlines are met; to ensure that other

staff of the Council are given due notice and time to comply with deadlines so that their own
personal planning is not inconvenienced Organisational Continuous Improvement & Quality Management

• Willingness and ability to adapt to challenge and opportunities:
• changing workforce capabilities through multiskilling, succession planning, knowledge

management

• changing technologies and operational procedures by expanding your knowledge of future

trends and required competencies

• Willingness and ability to set the example and live the values

• Willingness and ability to advocate a positive and constructive organisational culture

• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions and decisions, and to be held accountable

for such

• Willingness and ability to integrate the competing demands of work, home, community and self

Corporate Responsibilities
All employees are bound by the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 to act with integrity, and in a way
that shows proper concern for the public interest. All employees are responsible for acting in accordance
with the Flinders Shire Council Code of Conduct and other relevant policies, procedures and protocols as
may be applicable to the role.
Workplace Health & Safety
All workers have a duty to familiarise themselves with and comply with statutory and Flinders Shire Council
Work Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements, including the WH&S Management System, and WH&S
Policies, Procedures and work instructions.
In fulfilling this duty, workers are to:

• Take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety.

• Take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety

of other persons.

• Comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the

person in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU) to allow the person to comply with the Work
Health and Safety Act 2011 (e.g. wearing of Personal Protective Equipment as instructed).

• Cooperate with any reasonable Policy or Procedure of the PCBU relating to health or safety at the

workplace that has been notified to workers (e.g. reporting of incidents).

• Participate in the consultation and communication processes as prescribed in the Consultation,

Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice 2021. Other Requirements

• This position operates from Council’s Administration Office in Hughenden, however, may be

required to travel within the Local Government Area and work outside of standard business hours
to meet the requirements of the role.

• Travel (including outside of normal hours) to attend training may be required

• The incumbent must be:
• prepared to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the position;

• willing to obtain a ‘Suitability Card’ to enable the incumbent to work with or supervise people

less than eighteen (18) years of age if required;

• medically fit and physically capable to meet requirements of the position;

• Prepared, if required, to undertake a medical assessment by Council’s medical practitioner;

and

• Prepared, if required, for Council to undertake a Criminal History Check

Organisational Relationships and Delegations
Internal: Human Resources Team and other portfolios across Council
External: General public, government departments, contractors, suppliers and community groups
Delegations: The Training and Development Officer works under limited direction, has the skills to manage
time and organisational priorities. This position has delegated decision making and purchasing authority
in accordance with Council's Delegation Register and Procurement Policy.

Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Significant experience in a training and development or similar role
2. Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and delivery of training needs
analysis, learning and development plans and face-to-face training
3. Highly developed communication skills including a demonstrated ability to consult, liaise, influence,
and provide advice/education
4. Highly developed time management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities.
5. Highly developed oral and written communication skills with a strong focus on and commitment to
quality customer service
6. Comprehensive knowledge, or demonstrated ability to gain knowledge of Council processes, policies
and systems
7. Demonstrated high level attention to detail
8. Demonstrated ability to effectively operate computer systems including HRIS and MS Office Suite
9. Ability to work autonomously with support from management
10. Well-developed time management with the ability to adapt to conflicting and changing priorities
11. Commitment to uphold Council’s Code of Conduct, Workplace Health and Safety and Anti-
Discrimination policies.
12. Current Drivers Licence
Desirable
13. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent, while not essential, would be highly
regarded
14. Experience in Local Government environment