• Strategic L&D role to support capacity building and internal skills development
• Newly created, permanent full-time role in an established social services organisation
• Flexible location, primarily working from home with some travel within NSW

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced L&D specialist to collaborate with Interrelate staff to create and implement an organisational L&D plan that ensures we are equipped with the right knowledge and skills to deliver the strategic deliverables.

The role:

You will be experienced in assessing and building workforce capability and will thrive on the opportunity to contribute strategically to ensure Interrelate's current and future learning & development needs are met. You will be proficient in understanding the needs of a broad range of professionals including practitioners with backgrounds in social work, counselling and psychology and non-clinical staff in client experience, marketing, finance, IT and HR. This role will report to the Head of People, Culture & Workforce Development and will work closely with all business units and teams within Interrelate.

You will:

• design a workforce development strategy in consultation with Interrelate staff and management
• implement interactive and engaging training methods of face-to-face, e-learning and blended methodologies to meet organisational L&D needs
• facilitate the delivery and design of a wide range of L&D programs, workshops and learning activities across a range of modalities
• design and deliver new L&D programs, workshops and activities for internal training, within your area of expertise, including creating the content of e-learning programs
• liaise with internal and external L&D providers to support them in the promotion, administration and delivery of training
• ensure all L&D programs and activities are culturally sensitive and promote diversity and inclusion
• develop learning outcomes, assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of programs

This is a Head Office position, however will predominantly be working from home. Travel to regional offices will be required from time to time. As this position requires you to provide in person services and work occasionally within an office, you are required to be fully vaccinated and stay up to date with vaccines to comply with Interrelates vaccination policy.

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives - their relationships.

We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for our diverse communities, at every stage of life. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships.

We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit organisation. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 130,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and have more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture. We have won Employee Engagement and Change Champion awards.

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential - TAE40116 Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training, or equivalent L&D qualification
• Highly regarded - undergraduate degree in social science, counselling, social work or psychology
• Minimum 5 years' experience identifying training needs, developing programs and facilitation of face-to-face and online learning
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver engaging, interactive and informative workshops within budget and time constraints
• Highly regarded - basic knowledge of Articulate or equivalent content creation systems; LMS experience and associated tools
• Highly regarded - social services sector experience
• Experience in conducting training needs analysis, writing, facilitating, assessments and all associated administration

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
• Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
• Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in the role
• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY:

If you think this role is for you, then please review the position description and selection criteria for the role. You will need to submit an application electronically by clicking on the "Apply Now" Button.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Learning & Development Business Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: To be considered for this vacancy you must address the requirements of this role as part of your application.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.