Professional Learning Lead

If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office, please apply through our internalCareers Portal .

Posted: 15/07/2025

Closing Date: 15/08/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newcastle West

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Shape the future of Early Education through impactful learning.
Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to delivering best practice in early childhood education. As the Professional Learning Lead at St Nicholas Early Education, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality learning programs that uplift and empower our growing workforce across multiple centres.

About the role
In this dynamic leadership position, you will be responsible for organising, developing and implementing a comprehensive professional learning and development framework that supports our team to thrive and deliver excellence aligned with the National Quality Framework. You will lead a team of Trainers and Assessors, foster strong RTO partnerships, and lead training and professional learning to support continuous improvement and strengthening educator capibility.

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefitsthat support and enrich the lives of our employees,including:

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration Range:$110,000 - $130,000 + Super
• Flexibility:You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
• Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
• Facilities: State of the Art,purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
• Additional Benefits: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave,salary packaging,corporate benefitsincluding;
  • Fitness Passport (T&C's apply) ,EAP andflu injections
  • 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
  • $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

About you
You're a confident leader and experienced educator with a deep understanding of adult learning, vocational training, and early childhood education. You're passionate about professional growth and are committed to driving quality and capability across an organisation.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in designing and delivering professional development and best practice programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of RTO compliance requirements and vocational education standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of Trainers and Assessors to successfully deliver formal qualification programs through RTO partnerships.
• Experience in developing external partnerships to enhance formal qualification offers for St Nicholas employees.
• Strong knowledge and experience of learning management systems (LMS).
• Experience with various assessment tools – summative, formative, competency based.
• Comprehensive understanding of RTO Standards, NSW Smart and Skilled contract and the AQF and abide by them at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE 40116 or as specified by the standards.
• Qualification in Learning & Development, Education or related field.
• Extensive experience in development and the delivery of sector related learning.
• Minimum 5 years previous experience working as a Trainer/Assessor.
• Class C Driver's License and willingness to travel to regional location.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience (Desirable)
• Previous experience in Vocational Education and Training across a multi-site operation (Desirable)

If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from youAPPLYnow.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

**Please notethat by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**

For any questions, please contact:
Jodie Miller - Talent Partner
T: 02 4979 1368
E: jodie.miller@mn.catholic.org.au

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.