Directions Health Services is an innovative non-profit organisation that has been providing specialist alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in the ACT and NSW for more than 40 years. Today our NSW support services operate across the Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Monaro, Eurobodalla, Murrumbidgee, and Sapphire Coast regions to offer a comprehensive suite of holistic AOD, mental health and primary health services that aim to reduce harms experienced by individuals, families and communities and improve overall health and wellbeing.

At Directions Health Services we pride ourselves on our supportive, inclusive, employee and client-centred culture. Our excellent culture has led to our very high staff retention rates and great reputation within the Mental Health and AOD sectors. Our services are developed in collaboration with our clients, partners, and other stakeholders to effectively respond to the changing needs of the communities we serve. Directions Health Services’ multidisciplinary teams currently include a Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Case Managers, Aboriginal Health Workers, Peer Support Workers, GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists and Chemical Analysts.

About the position

Are you ready to make a real difference and become our Learning & Development Superstar?

As the Learning and Development Program Manager, your role will involve strengthening our workforce capabilities by creating and designing training content and implementing and facilitating various training programs. Your will manage a range of NSW related projects to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.

We can be flexible with where within the South-West NSW region this role is based, to best suit the right applicant.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive to assess both individual and organisational training needs and implement identified learning and development initiatives that meet these needs and align with Direction’s Vision, Purpose and Values.
• Consult, gather and incorporate input from the Strategic Management team and key stakeholders to prepare comprehensive project plans.
• Design, develop and implement high quality, evidence-based and contemporary learning resources tailored to the needs of program staff.
• Identify and evaluate external training resources as required to meet specific learning and development needs.
• Develop collaborative working relationships across the organisation, including with senior leadership, and promote a learning culture.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of learning and development initiatives.

For a complete list of responsibilities please see the attached Position Description.

What we offer

• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Competitive salaries commensurate with skills and qualifications
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• 17½% leave loading
• Professional development and training opportunities

What we would like you to have

• Demonstrated experience in effective design, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of learning (including e-learning) initiatives underpinned by Adult Learning Principles, using a range of channels, modalities and tools.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including in stakeholder engagement, relationship building, reporting, developing presentations and facilitating learning initiatives.
• Flexible and adaptive leadership style and an ability to promote a positive work culture.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing continuous improvement strategies through best practice culture change management methodologies.
• Knowledge of the AOD and mental health sector.
• Ability to be self-reflective and receive constructive input and guidance to extend skills
• Ability to role model organisational values and incorporate into training design and delivery.
• A willingness to travel regularly across Regional South-West NSW and to the ACT.

All roles are conditional upon having A Working with Children Check, current First Aid and CPR certification, and a satisfactory National Police Check.

For further information about this position please refer to the attached Position Description or contact our HR Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Learning and Development Project Manager - Bega enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Directions is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and we greatly value diversity in our organisation. We actively encourage applicants from all background and cultures. Research shows that women and other marginalised individuals tend to only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the requirements. If you think you may be a good fit for this position, but don't necessarily meet every requirement, please get in touch. We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.