We have a fantastic opportunity for an experience Coordinator - Learning & Development to join our People & Culture team in Melbourne office.
The Learning & Development (L&D) Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and wellbeing across the firm. Working in close collaboration with People & Culture and other key stakeholders, this role supports the delivery of strategic learning initiatives that enhance capability, engagement, and professional excellence.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Champion a learning culture across the firm and implementing the Learning & Development (L&D) strategy to support ongoing professional and personal development.
- Work closely with the Manager of Organisational Development and People & Culture team to execute firm-wide L&D initiatives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the business needs and identify individual and group training requirements.
- Conduct training needs analysis to identify development opportunities and assist in enhancing the current L&D programs and initiatives.
- Deliver data-driven reporting and insights to measure the effectiveness of L&D programs and track capability growth.
- Design and implement structured learning programs for legal and support staff, aligned with firm-wide strategic goals and continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
- Serve as an active member of the CPD Committee, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality CPD training initiatives for legal professionals.
- Support the coordination and delivery of the firm’s Leadership and Lawyers’ Development Programs.
- Manage end to end logistics for training delivery, including scheduling, venue and catering coordination and facilitation engagement.
- Maintain learning systems and records, including the Learning Management System (LMS) and firm-wide learning calendar.
- Monitor training participation and ensure compliance with CPD, Equal opportunity and Cybersecurity standards.
- Promote Health & Wellbeing Initiatives by coordinating programs that support employee social wellbeing, physical health, financial wellbeing and resilience.
- Assist the Manager of Organisational Development and People & Culture Director with preparation and oversight of the L&D budget and expenditure.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and providers, ensuring high quality service delivery to deliver and outcomes.
- Support the planning, logistics, and evaluation of L&D projects to ensure efficient execution.
- Handle day to day administrative tasks related to L&D and wellbeing.
- Maintains cyber security at all times. Cultivate an awareness of security risks, stay informed of latest cyber threats, instil best cybersecurity practises and take practical steps to protect the firm and client from cyberattacks.
Skills/Knowledge
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or a related discipline and Certificate IV in Training and Development.
- Familiarity with contemporary learning methodologies, program delivery techniques, and instructional design principles.
- Accreditation in an organisational tool such as the Life Styles Inventory or similar would be an advantage.
- Practical understanding of learning strategies and ability to support operational execution of L&D initiatives.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the firm.
- Excellent planning and time management with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadline.
Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in L&D or a related field, ideally within a corporate or professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating leadership development initiatives, including senior stakeholder engagement and program logistics.
- Prior exposure to the legal industry or other professional services sectors is desirable.
Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Rhoda Siu on (03) 9609 6737 or [email protected]. For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Our Firm and Culture
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 340 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you’ll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees. We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different. The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals. There is a particular focus and emphasis on gender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for people with disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity. Russell Kennedy is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Leanda Nissen on 03 9609 1523 or [email protected].
Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work. Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.
