Learning and Development Advisor

Shape how our people learn, grow and succeed

Are you passionate about building capability and helping people do their best work? We’re looking for a Learning and Development Advisor who thrives on collaboration, enjoys variety and wants to make a real impact across the business.

In this role, you’ll partner with leaders and teams to design and deliver practical learning solutions that support performance today and capability for the future. From coordinating leadership programs to improving learning systems and processes, no two days will be the same.

Why this role is exciting

This is more than just a coordination role — it’s a genuine opportunity to influence how learning is experienced across the organisation. You’ll have the chance to apply your ideas, manage learning projects end‑to‑end and continuously improve how we build skills, knowledge and leadership capability.

Location:  South Guildford – Training Institute

Roster: – Mon – Fri 8.5 hours per day (including lunch break)

12 month – Fixed Term – (Parental Leave Cover)

What you’ll be doing:

• Partnering with leaders and stakeholders to understand learning needs and provide practical, fit‑for‑purpose solutions


• Coordinating and supporting leadership programs, inductions, and business learning initiatives


• Managing learning project activities including schedules, milestones, reporting, and quality assurance


• Reviewing, and improving learning resources in collaboration with subject matter experts


• Supporting learning assurance and compliance activities


• Maintaining and continuously improving learning systems, tools and processes


• Managing relationships with external learning providers


• Actively contributing to a strong safety culture

What you’ll bring:

You’re confident stepping into an advisory role, adaptable and comfortable working at pace. You enjoy building relationships quickly and keeping learning programs running smoothly.

You’ll also have:

• 3+ years’ experience in Learning & Development, or a similar advisory role


• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills


• Proven coordination and project management capability


• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset


• Experience using Learning Management Systems (SuccessFactors desirable)


• A relevant qualification in Training, or Business Administration (desirable)

Why consider this contract?

• A clearly defined 12‑month opportunity with meaningful responsibility


• Exposure to a large, diverse workforce and complex learning environment


• Variety across advisory, coordination and improvement activities


• Supportive leader and collaborative People & Culture team


• A great role for professionals seeking career development, flexibility or contract experience

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.


• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.


• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.


• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity. 

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference number:  5739