Learning and Development Manager

3 days ago


Randwick, Australia Black Dog Institute Full time

**Introduction**:

- Salary breakdown: $109,000- $115,000 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging ($15,900.00 + Meal & Entertainment expenses)
- Flexible working hours, hybrid working with 2 days in the office & access to our 9 day fortnight benefit
- 1 year fixed-term-contract 0.8 FTE / 4 days per week

**Description**:
About the Institute
Located on Gadigal and Bidjigal land (Randwick NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone. For the past 20 years, we have been at the forefront of mental health research. Leveraging our own research we have developed an image and workplace that is reflective of our values and mission. Our work is used to distributed through the public and is used to drive evidence informed change across the mental health sector, setting the foundation for a brighter and healthier future for all.

**Benefits**:
Hybrid work, 1-2 days per week in office (choose your days, consistent team collaboration days where possible)
35 hour work week, flexible hours agreements & 9-day fortnights

**Salary Packaging**: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2650.00 meal & entertainment
Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
Pet friendly workplace

**Skills and Experiences**:
The Role

As part of the People and Culture team this role will lead and drive the Learning and Development function at BDI. This role will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Learning and Development strategy to build capability across all areas of the Institute in line with strategic priorities. The role will partner with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to develop, implement and manage learning solutions that meets the Institute’s objectives.

Duties & Responsibilties

Through partnering with the People and Culture and cross functional business teams, understand, identify and address organisational development needs to establish and drive L&D strategy.
Establish and manage the Learning and development framework with a focus on leadership, coaching and talent management across the Institute.
Build relationships with UNSW to source and leverage resources, development opportunities to build research capability.
Manage the Learning Management System to drive the implementation and maintenance of learning to provide great user experience and data collection
Engage, manage and maintain a suite of external vendors to develop and/or deliver engaging learning programs
Lead the delivery of training programs associated with project roll outs, mandatory compliance packages and other inhouse programs.
Collaborate with external/internal stakeholders to create engaging and interactive e-learning modules, videos, and other digital content to deliver effective training experiences.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in a similar role
Certificate IV Training and Assessment TAE40116 and/or a qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with a LMS and developing a Learning and development framework
Ability to generate and analyse various performance metrics using reporting tools.
Working knowledge of online systems and HRIS platforms.

EOO Statement
Black Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects our wider community. We ensure equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, culture, appearance, sexual orientation, lived experience, gender identity, disability and/or family status.

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