Learning and Development Manager

**Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Manager to lead our Learning and Development team**:
The position available is:

- **Ongoing Full-time **(76 hours/fortnight)
- Working **Monday to Friday**:

- Based in **Sydney Olympic Park **with** flexible working from home arrangements **available

**About this Opportunity**:
Flourish Australia’s greatest asset is its people, so it is important that we all thrive in our work. The Learning and Development Manager has a critical role in leading Flourish Australia’s learning and development activity and for providing a responsive and efficient learning and development function to all levels of the organisation.

Leading the Learning and Development (L&D) team, the Learning and Development Manager has responsibility for identifying the training needs of the organisation and for ensuring the workforce capability is maintained at the highest level for each position.

**_ The Learning and Development Manager is also responsible for:_**
- Ensuring foundational (mandatory) training is delivered to, and completed by, the Flourish Australia workforce.
- Developing and implementing a targeted leadership program.
- Developing and implementing capability assessment and training to support the organisation’s Capability Framework.
- Evaluating and the effectiveness of L&D, ensuring knowledge and practical skills are being utilised in people’s work, supporting their position responsibilities and accountabilities.
- Developing and/or sourcing L&D content to meet the organisation’s strategic objectives.
- Ensuring staff are supported to successfully complete and obtain a relevant Certificate IV qualification, particularly staff working in Flourish Australia’s talent pipeline.
- Coordinating workplace seminars, webinars, face-to-face training, and conferences.

**For more information on the Learning and Development Manager role including full list of key tasks and responsibilities, please review the **Position Description.**

**Selection Criteria**:

- Essential_
- A relevant degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development or equivalent with a minimum of 3-years’ experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing a learning and development function, working with organisation leaders to build and implement learning and development solutions in line with business strategy.
- Expert knowledge of Learning & Development best practice.
- Excellent communication skills and service delivery orientated.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills and ability to handle high volume of work with accuracy, attention to detail and to simultaneously adjust to varying assignments and workloads.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment to solve problems quickly and effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated high level of computer literacy.
- Desirable_
- A carer role or a personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Maintain a current Australian Driver’s Licence
- All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster) prior to commencement, inline with Flourish Australia’s Vaccination Policy._

**The Benefits**:

- **Attractive remuneration package**:

- **Tax-Free Salary Packaging** available up to $15,900
- Generous leave provisions including **17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + 10 weeks paid parental leave**:

- Exclusive personal **Fleet pricing discounts** with our preferred automotive supplier
- Family-friendly and **flexible working conditions**:

- **Comprehensive infrastructure** including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
- Opportunities for **professional development and training** such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and relevant Team Leader training (where applicable)
- Access to our free, confidential **employee assistance program**:

- **Inclusive initiatives** such as our **Rainbow Network and YarnUp** for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
- **Employee discounts** at 350+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)

**Who we are**:
Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.