Learning and Development Trainer Permanent Full Time

About the Role

We are looking for a Learning and Development Trainer who can contribute to the Association’s Mission and Vision through the delivery of learning activities that build workforce capability, capacity along with driving continuous improvement.

In this this role, you’ll deliver training both in-person and online to our employees, and work with our subject matter experts and stakeholders to create cohesive and inclusive learning solutions that address capability gaps. You’ll manage our Learning platform and evaluate learning solutions and incorporate feedback from our employees.

This is a permanent, full-time role but this recruitment process may also be used to fill fixed term and part-time roles within the team.

 

About You

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people with Autism and their families? Do you empathise with and understand the diversity and differences among people? If so, and if you align with our values, we want to hear from you! 

To excel in this role, you will ideally have: 

  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and contemporary learning methodologies 
  • Experience in developing and delivering various learning activities, including group training facilitation, one-on-one training and assessments, and e-learning.  
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as well as highly developed presentation skills to captivate audiences in different settings. 
  • Knowledge and experience with digital authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and learning management systems is desirable 
  • A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or prior experience in the disability or community services sectors.  

To join our team you will be required to complete required clearances including a National Police Clearance.


Benefits
There are many benefits to working at the Association, here are just a few.

  • Collaboration: Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together!
  • Positive Impact: Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.
  • Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
  • Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
  • Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.

 

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

 

Apply Now

To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter.

Applications close 16 January 2026, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.  Please note that applications will be reviewed from Monday 5th January.

The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

 

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

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