Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand's logo

Learning and Development Officer

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand

Our three-year strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the role

  • SCHCADS Level 5
  • Full time, Fixed term (6 months)
  • Latrobe St, Melbourne location (initially work remotely from home due to COVID restrictions)

The Learning and Development Officer will strengthen and oversee the Learning and Development of our NILS providers in Victoria.

About you:

  • Formal qualifications in education, training design and delivery, community development or microfinance, or equivalent demonstrated experience
  • Certificate IV In Training and Assessment is essential
  • Communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in conducting training needs analyses
  • Experience in managing the end-to-end development, production and delivery of learning materials for face-to-face, blended and online learning
  • Proven experience in working effectively with individuals and community groups across a range of backgrounds
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing low-income Australians and commitment to promoting financial inclusion
  • Experience of training in financial wellbeing with vulnerable population groups (desirable)
  • Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision during COVID restrictions
  • A satisfactory Police Check
  • A current Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

  • Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
  • Paid study leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
  • Additional purchased annual leave
  • Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
  • Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
  • Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website: www.goodshepherd.com.au.

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.

A position description is attached.

How to apply

This job ad has now expired, and applications are no longer being accepted.

Email me more jobs like this.

Daily