Sustainability Learning Partner

• Full Time Position
• Part of a purpose driven organisation
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Support for flexible work arrangements.
• Friendly and collaborative team with a great culture
• Not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Access to mental health support through our EAP service.
• Volunteering and Wellbeing days

What we do:

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) is a member-based not-for-profit industry council and certified social enterprise. As the peak body for advancing sustainability outcomes in infrastructure, our purpose is to ensure all infrastructure delivers social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits. We proudly live our values of being Collaborative, Responsible and Dynamic.

The principal means by which the ISC advances sustainability outcomes in infrastructure is through the development and facilitation of the Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating Scheme. The IS Rating Scheme is an industry-compiled, voluntary, sustainability performance framework evaluating the planning, design, construction, and operation of all infrastructure asset classes.

Reports To: Head of Learning & Capability

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Hours of Work: 38 hours per week

Location: Australia – Sydney Head Office, flexible work arrangements available

About the Role

This role is to support the Learning and Development business unit within the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC).

As Sustainability Learning Partner with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, you will be part of a small team and report to the Head of Learning & Capability. This key role will lead the development of learning programs designed to upskill infrastructure professionals in the implementation and measurement of sustainability initiatives that drive outcomes across the asset lifecycle.

As the Sustainability Learning Partner, you will support the development of training plans and program curriculum, lead the development of sustainability learning content, and facilitate sustainability training workshops and webinars.

What you will be responsible for:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to extract learning requirements.

• Lead the development of tailored learning solutions that align with project or organisational sustainability strategies. Develop engaging learner and trainer resources on agreed sustainability topics.
• Staying current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in sustainability.
• Incorporate case studies, real-world examples, and simulations to enhance learning.

• Quality assurance of training programs and materials in accordance with ISC technical content and design requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather feedback and insights.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• A deep understanding of sustainability principles, including environmental, social, and economic aspects. This includes awareness of sustainability frameworks, standards and current trends in sustainability practices.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure sustainability concepts, processes, and technologies.
• Team player and skilled in stakeholder engagement to extract requirements and elicit understanding of technical content.
• Proficient with technology. There is a learner experience aspect to this role. You must be very comfortable managing Zoom/Team meetings, screen sharing, using Miro and other technologies to design engaging experiences with learners.

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to apply adult learning theory and instructional design principles in the development of learning & engagement resources.
• Qualification or relevant experience in Education, corporate learning or sustainability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

The following core competencies are the skills knowledge and behaviours expected of an employee at the ISC.

• Communications: Able to write and speak clearly and simply in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that to have the desired effect.
• Value creation: Ensures every action adds value and supports positive engagement. Listens to feedback and incorporates it to build value and optimise the client and stakeholder experience.
• Flexibility: Calm under pressure, can juggle priorities and focus on the outcome while taking those involved in implementation on the journey without the stress and overt pressure.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to meet goals and objectives successfully; is constantly and consistently a high performer; results-focused; steadfastly push yourself and others for results.
• Business Acumen: Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trains, and information affecting his/her business and organisation; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Ethics and values: Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of cool values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.
• Integrity and trust: Are widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth appropriately and helpfully; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

The following Role Specific Competencies are the skills, knowledge and behaviours that lead to a staff member being successful in their role.

• Learner centric thinking: Ability to prioritise the needs, preferences, and experiences of learners in the design and delivery of educational programs or learning experiences.
• Interdisciplinary Perspective: Ability to integrate knowledge from various disciplines, including environmental science, social sciences, economics, and business, to address complex sustainability challenges comprehensively.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in sustainability.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, team members and senior stakeholders; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Listening: Practice attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when they disagree.
• Priority Setting: Spends their time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical items; eliminates barriers; creates focus and engagement.

If this role and life at ISC sounds like the perfect fit, we would love to hear from you! If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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We are shortlisting and interviewing candidates as applications are received. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

ISC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.