At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture.
In 2025, we were proudly recognised as one of Australia's Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year and ranked 16th on Fortune's list of the World's 25 Best Workplaces.
Here's a taste of just some of our perks:
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Two free pairs of glasses each year
- On-site free parking
- Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave
- Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year
So, if you like the sound of working for a company that's dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers - we think you'd look good at Specsavers.
The Role & Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Advisor to join our People & Organisation team. Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development ANZ, this role supports the L&D function through day-to-day coordination while providing learning and development advice to the Specsavers Support Teams.
You will work closely with the wider Learning & Development team to coordinate workshops and learning activities, including scheduling, registrations, communications, reporting, and the ongoing maintenance of the Learning Management System.
As the Learning & Development Advisor, you will also take ownership of the end-to-end onboarding experience for new starters. This includes ensuring onboarding modules and workshop content remain current and delivering a high‐quality induction workshop experience.
At Specsavers, we believe in adopting a hybrid approach to support our people and the future of work. When not working from an alternative location, you will be based at our support office in Port Melbourne.
- Previous experience in a similar role within Learning & Development
- Confident communicator with strong presentation skills, experienced in engaging groups of up to 30 people
- Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with all levels of stakeholders
- Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet strict deadlines and effectively balance competing demands
- Experience in working with a Learning Management System
Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.
About Us
Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessible and affordable hearing care.
At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive, and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.
Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do. We like to think it's a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself https://join.specsavers.com/au/department/support-office/
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Learning and Development Advisor in Melbourne employer: Specsavers
At Specsavers, we are dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional eye care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our Runaway Bay location offers unparalleled career growth opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and a strong community impact, making it an ideal place for passionate optometrists to thrive. With benefits like professional development, health insurance discounts, and a culture that values diversity, joining our team means being part of a Great Place to Work where you can truly make a difference.
