Learning & Development Business Partner (fixed-term contract)
The Salvation Army Australia
Date: 1 day ago
City: Blackburn, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Number Of Positions Available
1
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), our experienced employment teams have been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment.
At Employment Plus we drive high performance with a forward thinking, results driven culture, that you will be proud to be a part of. Whilst we are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong dedication to helping people find work, we operate in a highly competitive market and as such, aiming to exceed required targets is vital for all our employees.
This role will be responsible for driving and delivering the organisation’s Learning and Development (L&D) strategies in conjunction with key stakeholders within the business. Working within a small, dedicated Learning & Development team responsible for development and implementation of training programs for all staff within Employment Plus.
Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
1
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), our experienced employment teams have been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment.
At Employment Plus we drive high performance with a forward thinking, results driven culture, that you will be proud to be a part of. Whilst we are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong dedication to helping people find work, we operate in a highly competitive market and as such, aiming to exceed required targets is vital for all our employees.
- 12 month contract full-time position || Hybrid
- Flexible location: Melbourne or Sydney.
This role will be responsible for driving and delivering the organisation’s Learning and Development (L&D) strategies in conjunction with key stakeholders within the business. Working within a small, dedicated Learning & Development team responsible for development and implementation of training programs for all staff within Employment Plus.
Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)
- Deliver training for staff, including initial training for new staff, and ongoing compliance and refresher training
- Develop and create training materials, including courses, manuals, and eLearning content
- Research, develop and implement up-skilling training programs that drive higher capability through our business
- Facilitate virtual and face-to-face training sessions
- Administer training registers, invitations and records
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify training needs and develop training programs to meet identified needs
- Ensure project deadlines are achieved
- Drive a strong training culture within the organisation
- Complete all required administrative tasks
- Min 2 years experience in a Learning & Development role
- Experience in facilitation, evaluation and monitoring of learning programs across a range of programs and audiences
- Content development experience essential
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent computer literacy skills within the office 365 suite of software packages
- High level of resilience and time management skills
- High attention to details and quality focus
- Ability to work automatously as well as part of a team
- Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with a broad range of people from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles
- Experience in the Employment Service Industry highly desirable
- Qualifications/Accreditations in Learning and Development preferred
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment highly desirable
- Hybrid work environment
- Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)
- Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks
- Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
- Attractive leave benefits with access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your overall wellbeing
- Long-term employment opportunities within the EPlus & wider Salvos networks
- Comprehensive and supportive on the job training
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
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