**About the position**
Reporting to the Manager, Talent & Development this Full Time position the Learning Specialist will oversee The Wests Group's learning functions, compliance management, traineeships, apprenticeships, and strategic learning projects. Daily duties and responsibilities include:
- Embedding our Capability Framework and a skills culture across The Group-
- Organising overseeing fortnightly corporate inductions for new starters across the group-
- Managing and maintaining training, compliance and certification records in a highly regulated environment.-
- Creating & monitoring complex reporting-
- Assisting in the development and implementation of training initiatives for both compliance and professional development.-
- Working closely with our traineeship providers to coordinate Job Ready programs, traineeships and apprenticeships-
- Assist in the creation of training proposals including planning, budgeting, recording and reporting-
- Building and sustaining productive relationships with business leaders and stakeholders to support the effective and efficient operation of our Learning and Capability function.**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated skills working within Learning Management Systems. Prior experience in the implementation of new modules or features within learning systems is a huge bonus-
- Complex problem-solving ability & systems thinking approach-
- UX - Strong customer/user mindset - prioritise user experience and configure processes accordingly-
- Strong facilitation skills for both large and small groups in topics such as communication skills, interpersonal skills, leadership, management and presentation skillsAbility to build effective working relationship with stakeholders at all levelsPlease be advised, this role requires a Criminal Check to be undertaken prior to starting the role (Costs covered by Wests Group).
**About Us**
The Wests Group Australia is a major employer in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions. Employing close to 1000 people, Wests Group operates a multi-site portfolio of entertainment and hospitality venues comprising of registered clubs, hotels, conference and fitness facilities as well as the Newcastle Knights. We are one of the many local success stories of our region.
- We value our staff, which is why we recognise and reward your hard work with our AMAZING staff benefits.- Paid Parental Leave (including 12 months of maintained superannuation)-
- Wellbeing Leave - proactively manage your wellbeing-
- First Nations Cultural Leave-
- Flexible work option-
- Above-award wages, paid overtime and penalty rates for weekends and Public Holidays-
- 17.5% annual leave loading-
- Paid traineeships and leadership development courses-
- 40% discount off meals for club employees-
- $25 per month for an all-access B.CO+ membership to Balance Collective. This will provide access to all three clubs and unlimited group classes (with Pilates, Yoga and Creche included). As an added bonus this offer extends out to your partner as well-
- Discount accommodation rates at The Executive, The Gateway and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa-
- Discounted nib Health Insurance-
- 15% Discount at Reflections Holiday Parks-
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs-
- Free annual flu vaccinations