Job description About us
At Anglicare Southern Queensland, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
About the role
The overall purpose of the Learning & Development Specialist - Children, Youth & Families is to deliver frontline, practice‐focused learning and development services that build workforce capability and support high‐quality outcomes for children, young people and families.
This role is predominantly training delivery focused, with a minimum of 70% of time spent delivering face‐to‐face training to CYF staff across multiple service locations. This role requires regular travel across South East Queensland and the ability to work flexibly in operational environments.
This is a Full Time position working 76 hours per fortnight based either in our Eight Mile Plains or Maroochydore office, with regular travel across all of the service locations.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver end‐to‐end learning and development services, including program design, facilitation, evaluation and continuous improvement.
* Facilitate high‐quality, face‐to‐face training including mandatory, onboarding, core competency and practice‐based learning programs.
* Implement blended learning approaches where appropriate, with face‐to‐face delivery as the primary modality.
* Deliver training that supports compliance with legislative, funding and organisational requirements.
* Use subject matter expertise in child protection, trauma‐informed practice and community services to inform learning design and delivery.
* Work in close partnership with CYF leaders and service teams to identify capability needs and align learning solutions to operational priorities.
* Deliver the CYF learning and development plan and training calendar across service locations.
* Conduct learning needs analyses and capability assessments to inform targeted training interventions.
* Provide expert advice to leaders on learning strategies, methodologies and workforce capability development.
* Ensure learning outcomes are evaluated and reported to demonstrate impact and return on investment.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of learning frameworks, systems and delivery approaches.
* Maintain accurate learning records, reporting and compliance documentation.
* Model Anglicare Southern Queensland values and professional practice standards.
* Stay updated with sector trends, best practices, and emerging learning methodologies in child, youth, and family services.
Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements
* A relevant Tertiary Qualification (Degree in Behavioural or Human Services, Education, Training or related field) and current professional registration
* Current Queensland Drivers Licence with own reliable vehicle (Preferred)
* Current Blue Card
* Current Licensed care Service (LCS)
* Ability to travel as required to designated service delivery areas across Queensland.
* Demonstrated operational experience in child, youth and family services.
* Strong facilitation, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Train the Trainer certification (desired).
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) (desired).
Why you will love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland
* Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
* Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
* Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
* Flexible Working Environment and work from home possibilities.
* Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
* Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
* Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
* Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
* Referral App - $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
* Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
* A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.
What's next?
Apply now by clicking \"Apply Now\" and submitting your most recent CV.
Please note : we may begin interviewing before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Grace - using the subject line: Learning and Development Specialist - Eight Mile Plains / Maroochydore enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ; communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.