Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in Melbourne or Sydney:

Learning and Development Specialist – 18-month contract

What can you expect?

The role of the Learning & Development Specialist is to design and execute learning development strategies (using agile and waterfall delivery approaches) for Mercer’s project delivery function to further the organisation’s objectives and align with its corporate vision.
This role is an integral part of the Change Management and Learning & Development function. It will contribute to ensuring that the change management and learning approach, and outcomes that the function delivers meets the needs of the organisation (as it transitions to using agile as a delivery approach) and reflects industry best practice.
18-month contract initially

What is in it for you?

At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential.

We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more!

• Flexible work arrangements
• Leading training and development program
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisation
• Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues

We will count on you to:

• Work with Project team and sponsors to develop and execute learning development strategies for projects (including those run in an agile way) requiring learning and development expertise.
• Identification of learning requirements for impacted colleagues/teams and assessment of appropriate learning methods
• Delivery of learning and role readiness through the blended use of Instructor led facilitation, e-learning, video training, case studies and group discussion methods. Facilitate the provision of learning and development if required to upskill
• Track adoption and implement appropriate action to achieve project outcomes
• Provide reporting on progress to relevant stakeholder forums
• Collaborating with program delivery and other internal stakeholders to deliver impactful and agile programs related to Pacific Change Program
• Contribute to the development of other learning programs as required

What you need to have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a Learning & Development role
• Knowledge and experience in digital learning systems such as Articulate
• Demonstrable skills in Learning & Development
• Experience in delivering learning methods in agile environments
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Ability to facilitate discussion and drive outcomes with stakeholders
• Strong organisation skills
• Familiarity with a broad range of learning delivery solutions and adult learning principles
• Strong work ethic, proactive and have ability to succeed in environment of ambiguity
• Experience in managing sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner

About us:

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh Mc Lennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & Mc Lennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Marsh Mc Lennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh Mc Lennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh Mc Lennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. Note: the changes to our hybrid work policy do not apply to officially designated remote workers and are subject to any works council or local legal requirement.

Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.