Learning & Development Specialist

Job description

Company Description

Embark on a journey of luxury and excellence with Sydney’s iconic first international 5-star hotel! Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers an unforgettable luxury escape, where guests discover the perfect blend of the French Zest and Sofitel luxury. 

We have just recently undergone  a complete transformation ,   enhancing all the hotel facilities including many new exciting venues to continue delivering an outstanding luxury service to our guests. We're on a mission to provide an all-encompassing experience where entertainment, leisure, dinning, conferencing and unparalleled hospitality will converge seamlessly, transcending traditional hotel boundaries.

We're setting new standards in the Australian hospitality scene with an increased workforce as we now look for our new  Learning & Development Specialist  to be part of the  “Rebirth of a Sydney Icon”  with us!
 

Job Description

Working within the Talent & Culture team supporting our (close to) 500 ambassadors, our Learning & Development Specialist helps each of us  grow, develop skills, knowledge and abilities  to achieve both professional and personal goals. You will be responsible for the  development and implementation of the training plan , which   will support the business in achieving its strategic goals through increased operating performance, improved employee engagement and enhanced people capability. 

This is your opportunity to make your mark as we enter this next phase of growth with our people. You will leverage your strong experience in Learning & Development, your ability to build strong relationships as well as your familiarity with service industries to  foster a learning culture of excellence  we are all proud of! 

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate; 

·  Talent for building capability across diverse levels, backgrounds, age groups and abilities
·  Background in service industries, ideally in hospitality ideal but not essential
·  Certificate IV in Training & Assessment qualified
·  Advanced communication skills 
·  Strong stakeholder management 
·  Versatility to facilitate, develop content and ensure all admin and compliance is kept up to date

Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.

Additional Information

Benefits, Rewards, Motivations   

·  Contribute to our Senior Leadership Team  on Hotel projects, strategy and innovation. 
·  Industry benefits from Day 1 including exclusive  discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more in over 100 countries  with Accor Hotels and our partners.
·  Progressive leave policies  including birthday leave, exam leave and 10 weeks parental leave.
·  Complimentary  dry cleaning , discounted  city parking ,  $5 full lunch offering  and more perks onsite.
·  Most importantly -  work with and learn from industry experts  with opportunities for your own development. You will not only be joining a Hotel, but an  international network of L&D professionals  in an award-winning company!

If you share our passion for hospitality, service excellence and innovation, we would love to hear from you!