Head of Learning and Development

**Function**: People and Safety
**Reporting to**: Chief People Officer
**Direct Reports**: 2

**About Us**:
At Fantastic Furniture, we believe that people are our superpower. As a leading Australian furniture retailer, we're committed to creating an engaging and supportive work environment that drives our success. When you join us, you are joining a fun (yes, be prepared for a dress up or two), authentic and passionate team that are committed to being learners, collaborators and change makers.

**Purpose of Role**:
Are you passionate about driving learning and development initiatives that align with business priorities? As the Head of Learning and Development, you will lead our L&D team to deliver impactful programs, including leadership and eCademy programs, induction, and other L&D solutions. Your role will be pivotal in supporting our talent strategies and ensuring effective internal communications.

**Leadership at Fantastic**:
At Fantastic, leadership is about being serious about safety, a continuous learner, a collaborator, and a changemaker. We expect our leaders to:

- Adapt coaching styles to meet team needs.
- Foster a collaborative environment that values unique perspectives.
- Drive breakthrough thinking to create greater value.
- Translate strategy into practical terms for others.
- Commit to a zero-harm environment for all.

**Key Accountabilities**:
**Team Culture and Leadership**:

- Partner with the Chief People Officer on strategic initiatives.
- Coach L&D team and business leaders to develop team capabilities that support a high-performing culture.
- Optimize internal communications to support operational excellence and culture.
- Provide specialised support for initiatives requiring L&D input.

**Learning and Development Solutions**:

- Understand business learning needs and provide aligned recommendations.
- Manage and facilitate L&D frameworks for an engaged and skilled team.
- Develop, facilitate and evaluate L&D solutions with internal and external partners.
- Partner with external RTOs to deliver meaningful qualifications through our Fantastic eCademy.

**Sustainable L&D Solutions**:

- Grow internal capability to support business strategy.
- Create sustainable L&D solutions aligned with succession and future needs.
- Drive continuous improvement of L&D offerings to meet business needs.

**Financial and Program Management**:

- Manage the financial aspects of L&D solutions to ensure budget adherence.
- Lead the Fantastic eCademy program to maximise participation.

**Success Profile - Person Specification**:
**Work Experience**:

- Desirable: Understanding of AQF/ASQA requirements and experience partnering with RTOs.

**Qualifications**:

- Essential: Qualification aligned to Learning and Development, Change Management, Organisational Development, Human Resources, Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or applicable experience.

**Technical Skills**:

- Essential: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent time management, attention to detail, and prioritizing skills; proficient with eLearning and design software (Articulate, Adobe, or alternative); facilitation skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**Traits and Attributes**:

- Capacity to engage constructively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities to achieve high-quality outcomes
- innovative thinking
- collaborative and open way of operating
- commercial acumen
- Ability to inject fun and personality into learning solutions.

**Why it's fantastic to join us**
- **Welcoming teams**: We work together to make a positive difference in our customer's lives at home. You'll be part of an inclusive, fun and supportive team culture.
- **Stay safe and healthy**: Your well-being matters to us. We offer a range of health and wellness programs to help you stay at your best, both physically and mentally, including discounts on health insurances.
- **Our products in your home**: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our Fantastic Furniture products. We believe in sharing the perks with our team and making your home even more fabulous.
- **Blend work and life**: We work with our teams to make sure we can both support them, as well as offer the opportunity to stay connected to their teams.
- **Building Careers**: We're committed to your growth. Career opportunities can lead you into leadership roles or you can build your skills across departments.
- **Free onsite parking**: We have loads of free parking available.
- **Snacks**:Who doesn't love a great choice of healthy snacks to munch on - our support office kitchen is always buzzing and well - stocked
- Fantastic Furniture is a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - that means, we commit to responding to every applicant. We look forward to hearing from you_