Training Manager

APS 6 - $88,408 - $100,378 per annum plus superannuation
- Biosecurity Operations Division
- Brisbane, QLD,Canberra, ACT,Melbourne, VIC,Sydney, NSW
- _Use your creative skills to assess all aspects of training needs to ensure continues improvements._
- _Work with a motivated, high-functioning, and professional team_
- _Use your creative problem solving, reasoning and presentation skills. _

**Who we are**

**Cargo & Conveyance Policy & Detection Capability** is responsible for determining, developing and enabling the strategies, regulatory frameworks, tactics and interventions that manage biosecurity and other risks within the transport and trade pathways into Australia. This pathway brings together how the department detects and responds to biosecurity risk and non-compliance, including through deploying surveillance and verification tools and capabilities such as detector dog teams and x-rays. The branch sets operational policy for the biosecurity clearance of all air and sea cargo, conveyances and ports, seasonal pests and policy assessment related matters.

**Detection Technology Section** works closely with internal and external stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of border screening by providing detection systems and policy capability. The section is responsible for the development and management of biosecurity detector dog capability and detection technology. As part of the Modern Screening Capability and Digitised Capability budget measures, the department is exploring new and innovative ways to modernise and streamline our border operations. The Detection Technology project team is responsible for the development and management of the 2D and 3D x-ray capability, and for the delivery of innovative detection capability projects. These projects require financial management and oversight to ensure accurate expenditure and reporting against budget measures as well as core business activities.

**The Job**

The role performs a range of tasks including but not limited to the following:

- deliver comprehensive training programs aligned with organisational goals
- maintain current and future x-ray manuals and e-learning modules
- manage participant registrations and ensure a smooth training experience
- gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to assess training effectiveness
- use data and feedback to continually improve training programs and delivery methods
- develop refresher training to ensure Biosecurity officers comply with WHS and Radiation Safety legislation
- explore and implement e-learning solutions to optimise training delivery
- ensure training programs comply with relevant regulations and standards
- maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and evaluation results
- engage and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**Skills and capabilities**
- Excellent communication, organisational and facilitation skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing training needs
- Work strategically, by identifying issues and exercising initiative, under limited direction
- Build and manage strong working relationships, with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate cooperation and deliver high quality outcomes
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.

**What we are looking for**

**Knowledge and experience**
- Experience in creating and implementing effective training programs
- Proficiency in using office software and familiarity with learning management systems
- Organisational and project management abilities
- Analytical mindset for evaluating training program effectiveness

**Eligibility**

**Citizenship** -** To be eligible for employment with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry you must be an Australian citizen.

**Security Clearance** -** This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**Pre-employment Check** - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.

**MSIC and ASIC Licences** **- If the position requires unescorted access within an aviation or maritime security zone, you will be required to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) or Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

The successful applicant must hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle driver licence.