Training and Outreach Officer

Be part of a trusted organisation, fighting for the rights of all animals
- 40% Royal Canin Discount for your beloved pets + Discounted Vet services
- Work within a supportive and collaborative team

The **Training and Outreach Officer** plays a vital role in the work of our Training Team within the Community Department. In this role, you will create, deliver and conduct assessments for external and internal training packages as well as support the work of the Community Team as a whole, in accordance with the RSPCA NSW strategic plan.

The **Training and Outreach Officer** is responsible and accountable for;
**Training**
- Delivering and assessing nationally accredited and non-accredited training packages and short courses to both external and internal clients
- Working with the Training manager to create new training content and review and validate existing content
- Participating in RTO compliance audits and working with the Training Team to meet compliance requirements
- Working with a Learning Management System (LMS) that is integrated with a Student Management System (SMS) to create innovative on-line content and manage student data in line with Privacy legislation

**Outreach**
- Assisting the Outreach Team by supporting projects in community including vaccination drives, desexing programs, community information workshops, human service agency workshops and youth pathway programs

**Education and Programs**
- Support the Education Team with school and community based education through our School Holiday Programs and other Education initiatives
- Where necessary support the Programs Team with social program work including Aged care, Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Safe Families

**Workplace safety**
- Identifying risks and understanding their impact
- Following policies and procedures that will eliminate or reduce those risks
- Implementing, promoting and evaluating these policies and procedures
- Maintaining a high level of risk and compliance, work health and safety and governance

This position requires interaction with children on an educational basis from time to time. The RSPCA NSW is committed to providing a child safe workplace.

**About You**
- Certificate II in Animal Care or equivalent, essential
- Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, essential
- Authorised Microchip implanter, essential
- Working With Children Check, essential
- Certificate IV in Vet Nursing or relevant demonstrated experience, advantageous
- Demonstrated experience teaching in front of groups
- Previous experience working with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- Demonstrated experience with on-line learning
- An ability to communicate clearly and convincingly and influence outcomes across all stakeholder levels
- Experience in the use of Student Management Systems, Learning Management Systems and other software relevant to the role
- Strong skills in public speaking and one-on-one learning
- Strong computer literacy skills
- An empathy for both humans and animals
- Capability to teach a diverse range of student ages and learning abilities
- Ability to accept responsibilities and accountabilities and be focused on delivering outcomes to meet RSPCA NSW objectives

**About RSPCA NSW**
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.

**Benefits and Perks**
- Health & Lifestyle benefits - Access to WHEREFIT Discount Program (activewear, gyms, health supplements, meals and apparel)
- 40% Royal Canin Discount for your beloved pets
- Access to Converge Employee, Volunteer Assistance Program (EVAP)
- 12 weeks Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- Paid Community Service leave with SES or Rural Fire Service
- Animal Compassionate Leave
- Generous training and education opportunities
- Pathways to our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) courses

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