Learning & Development Advisor/Consultant

About BG&E 

At BG&E, we believe that truly great engineering is takes curiosity, bravery and trust, and is the key to creating extraordinary built environments. 

With 700 + experts across 14 offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, and the Middle East, we design and deliver solutions in Property, Transport, Ports & Marine, Water, Defence, Renewables, and Resources.

We partner with clients to challenge conventional wisdom, set new technical standards, and design with safety and sustainability in mind. As an employee-owned consultancy with over 50 years of experience, we’re committed to delivering exceptional client experiences and shaping the future of engineering.

Our values—care, integrity, excellence, and teamwork—guide everything we do, helping us empower our people and create lasting impact. That’s ‘The Company Way.’

About the role

We're seeking a talented Learning & Development (L&D) Advisor/Consultant to join our team for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and delivering learning initiatives that enhance both employee skills and business capabilities. Your work will contribute to improving operational performance and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, you will be the primary L&D delivery resource managing the end - to end L&D processes, with the full support of a collaborative and experienced People & Culture team. This role can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne, with flexible options available.

 We’re looking for someone who is project-focused, results-driven, and ready to jump in and make an impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing learning and development initiatives aligned with the People & Culture Strategy and Annual Plan.
• Support the identification of current and future capability needs to meet business objectives.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Enhance the employee experience by facilitating learning and career development opportunities across the organization.
• Collaborate with the Learning and Development Manager and People & Culture team to ensure the successful execution of L&D initiatives.
• Facilitate virtual classroom programs and support communities of practice

About you

You will be a passionate and enthusiastic learning and development professional, looking of an opportunity to step into a role that will see you take ownership of the learning outcomes of a business and really make a difference.

You will hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s level qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Education or a related field. You will have considerable experience working with a Learning and Development function of a professional services firm. Exposure to the Built Environment industry is highly regarded though not essential.

• To round out your technical expertise you will also posses:
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to see a project from end to end
• High levels of organisation with the ability to prioritise and coordinate across competing priorities and deadlines

Your consultative and pragmatic approach lets you effectively engage with stakeholders, balancing best practices with the business' operational needs.

Your Career Aspirations (Life at BG&E) 

• At BG&E, we foster a collaborative and inspiring culture where you’ll benefit from:
• Access to learning and career development resources
• Flexible work arrangements, including up to two days per week working from home
• Paid parental leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Coverage of professional membership fees
• Support through the Chartered Engineering Program
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Active social club
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Diversity and Inclusion

At BG&E we embrace diversity and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as part of our commitment to reconciliation.