**L&D MANAGER**:
We are looking for a Learning and Development (L&D) Manager to help our employees advance their skills and knowledge.
In this role, you should be passionate about helping people learn and grow. Excellent communication skills are essential. If you also have experience designing e-learning courses we'd like to meet you.
Ultimately, you will help our company succeed by training and developing its people.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Learning & Development Manager is responsible for the creation and delivery of tailored training programs. Designed with leadership, management, business and personal progression and best practice in mind, you will be responsible for expanding on the talents and skills of all employees across all levels at 'Your
**Duties and responsibilities**:
- Creating training programs that are aligned with Eden Gardens and Gro Urban Oasis strategic objectives.
- Working closely with various leaders across the organisation to design curriculums for all employees that focus on core values, strategic imperatives, upskilling requirements and just-in-time learning.
- Providing curriculums that incorporate different styles of training techniques, including e-learning, tutorial sessions, coaching or job-shadowing.
- Evaluating individual and organisational development needs as well as assessing the success of development plans to help employees make the most of learning opportunities.
- Liaising with other managers to ascertain training requirements and budgets, as well as tracking budgets and negotiating contracts.
- Facilitating the development requirements of employees through performance management systems.
- Supporting staff and management with tailored learning opportunities during operational change.
- Maintaining current knowledge of L&D innovation, best practices and future trends.
- Create and execute learning strategies and programs
- Evaluate individual and organizational development needs
- Implement various learning methods companywide (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training)
- Design and deliver e-learning courses, workshops and other training
- Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities
- Help managers develop their team members through career pathing
**Requirements and skills**
- The L&D Manager will have a minimum of 3 years' previous experience in a similar role.
- You will possess a passion for L&D and adherence to best practice, a focus on efficiency, an appetite for learning, and a commitment to teamwork.
- Up-to-date with the latest L&D developments (theory and technology) and best practices; able to articulate these clearly and confidently to other team members, especially junior HR staff.
- Professional certification is a plus.
- Proven experience as an L&D Manager, Training Manageror similar
- Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods
- Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices
- Experience in project management and budgeting
- Proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business acumen
- Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors
- BSc/BA in Business, Psychology or a related field
- Professional certification (e.g. CPLP) is a plus
**About Us**:
Eden Gardens is Australia's most diverse retail and horticultural business incorporating unique plant ranges and retail operations (homewares and gifts) with dining, exhibition and event spaces and a focus on education to ensure our customers understand and appreciate the power of plants and how they can improve almost every aspect of our daily life.
We believe in Enriching People's Lives with Plants. Our vision is "To be universally recognised as the world's leading retailer of plant-related products that enrich people's lives."
Our team understand the holistic purpose of plants and is devoted to customer service and delighting customers. We strive to be personable and offer products that are of striking quality and value and hope that the customer experience here is inspiring and informative. We engage by contributing genuinely and without conditions in seeking to improve the quality of life of others through active participation with plants.
**Salary**: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexible hours
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Macquarie Park, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you in NSW/Australia at present?
**Experience**:
- L&D / Training Manager: 3 years (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)