Safe Places for Children leads the way in providing young people at risk, who exhibit complex emotional and behavioural problems, with intensive therapeutic support. Our approach is individualised but based on small, stable, and consistent teams that build trust with the young person, stabilise their behaviours and give them a sense of hope and direction, positively impacting many young lives.

Our Values

United, Supportive, Responsive, Passionate and Professional.

Our Benefits

• Generous salary packaging options up to $18,550 to increase your weekly take-home pay.
• 17.5% Leave loading on 6 weeks annual leave.
• Annual bonus of $1,000 after your first 12 months and increase annually up to $5,000 for 5 years continuous service and beyond.

The Opportunity

As a Learning and Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in the organisation's talent development and growth strategy. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of high-level capabilities that are essential to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the company.

• Facilitation and delivery of training.
• Learning resource development and design.
• Collates learning needs and outcomes.

About You

Essential Experience and Qualifications to include:

• Hold a Diploma or higher-level qualification in a Community Service.
• Have 2 years' experience working with young people in a residential care.
• 12-months' experience in a training or coaching.
• Be an excellent communicator and ability to build strong connections with others.
• Experience in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of Induction programs.
• Confidently facilitate a workshop and utilise a variety of learning methods to support the transfer of learning.
• Apply data to assist in decision making.
• Meet deadlines whilst applying strong prioritisation skills to ensure the attention is on L&D interventions that impact the business in the short-term and long-term.
• Enthusiasm and drive for learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, written and listening) with the ability to confidently and communicate and interact with all team members to quickly build rapport with Stakeholders.

Pre-Employment

Pre-employment screening including Working Rights, Qualifications, Working with Children Checks, Health Details Form, and eligibility to obtain a positive Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please visit our website to find additional information and benefits of working at Safe Places for Children.

Visit our website for more information at safeplaces.com.au.