Learning & Development Officer

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Detail information about job Learning & Development Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• $$$! - Take advantage of great salary packaging benefits
• Support! - Join a small but dedicated Learning & Development Team
• Opportunity - Join LiveBetter as we expand and make this role your own

• Permanent full time brand new role based in Orange
• Be challenged - Coordinate & support the development & delivery of effective learning & development programs
• Be rewarded - Be part of a not for profit organisation, contribute to the greater good

LiveBetter Community Services are one of the largest regionally based providers of community services in Eastern Australia. We strive to enable the people of regional Australia to live their best lives. We know that our staff are our greatest asset. So, what can we offer you?

• Opportunity! - Build on your career as a Learning & Development professional during an exciting growth period for LiveBetter.
• Support! - Join an experienced & professional People & Culture team.
• $$$! - Take advantage of great salary packaging benefits.
• Satisfaction! – Empower & encourage our staff to reach their full potential.

About the Role

The Learning & Development Officer plays a key role in coordinating and supporting the development and delivery of effective learning and development programs. This includes contribution to the ongoing, long-term improvement of employees' skills, enabling them to fulfill their potential within LiveBetter.

Some key accountabilities of the role include:

• Contributing to the culture of continuous learning at LiveBetter.
• Delivering induction and other mandatory training provided by LiveBetter.
• Training and assessment preparation and delivery in accordance with LiveBetter’s Learning & Development policy.
• Developing an understanding of the workplace systems and procedures, cycles, and key contact people to ensure training is customised and contextualised to each service area.
• Creating and/or delivering e-learning packages and training programs with content experts.
• Actively supporting our flexible workforce by providing structured and unstructured training.
• Delivering training programs within short timeframes to equip staff with the knowledge, practical skills, and motivation to carry out work-related tasks.
• Administering and preparing for training events including data entry, booking staff into training, setting up training rooms and other administrative functions as directed.

The role will involve some travel and overnight stays.

What LiveBetter needs from you

We would love to hear from you if you are a professional and caring person who is prepared to embrace our values of Integrity, Respect, Cooperation, Empowerment and Excellence in your day to day work life.

To convince us that you are the best person for the job, please tell us how you meet the following selection criteria.

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE40116), or its equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles.
• Personal commitment to improving your own knowledge along with the ability to be open minded, learn from others in the organisation and share knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training and measure training effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage tasks, time and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 products and operation of computers and tablets.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with the capacity to generate innovative solutions and conduct analysis and training needs assessments.
• Current Drivers Licence with the ability to travel as required (including overnight stays).

It would also be a bonus if you have:

• Experience in the Disability Services or Health Care sectors.
• Relevant Community Services or other industry qualification, preferably Certificate IV level or above.
• Experience in designing and delivering eLearning and other flexible learning and assessment material.

You will also be required to undertake and pass a National Criminal Check, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening and a Working with Children Check.

How do you apply?

To apply for this role, you will need to provide as part of the online application process:

• A cover letter that addresses each of the above mentioned selection criteria; AND
• An up to date copy of your resume.

Closing date: Sunday 22 July 2018

Enquiries: Catriona Atkins, Learning & Development Manager - 02 6391 2400

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