Learning and Development Specialist

**Introduction**:
Join Us and Make a Difference to the Community

As one of the largest employers in the Hunter region, the Diocese employs more than 4,500 staff. The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle serves the Hunter and Manning regions, through its agencies of Catholic Schools, CatholicCare, St Nicholas Early Education, parishes, pastoral groups, and others.

Benefits of Working With Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community;
- Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available;
- Receive up to 3 additional days paid leave, between the Christmas and New Year period annually;
- Paid parental leave;
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Staff Birthdays & Anniversary Recognition;
- Ongoing training and development opportunities;
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers;
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport;
**Description**:
The Opportunity

Due to the continual growth of the Catholic Diocese the Human Resources Department are seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to join our Team. This is a Permanent Full-Time position based at our Newcastle West Office.

About the Role

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland Newcastle (CDMN) is currently undertaking a change programme and system implementation, to revolutionalise Talent Management across the Diocese. This involves all of the CDMN agencies and supports both our employee and volunteer workforce.
As part of this programme of work, a new Learning Management System is being implemented, which provides a technical solution to support Learning and Development across the Diocese.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Lead development and implementation of Learning Strategy, Delivery Model, Framework and Systems
- Support the development and delivery of Learning and Development Programs
- Imbed Quality Learning Requirements and Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain strong Stakeholder Relationships
- Provide exceptional Customer Service & insightful Data and Analytics

**Skills and Experiences**:
Experience/ Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing learning and development strategies, delivery models and frameworks
- Experience in instructional design and developing training content for online delivery
- Experience in developing and implementing enterprise training matrices in complex environments
- Strong communication skills, including an ability to provide effective and appropriate advice and information to a variety of people and to use discretion with confidential information
- Ability to work in a strategic manner, build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and engage in a consultative manner
- Proven ability to build learning frameworks and learning pathways from start to finish
- Understanding of instructional design concepts and adult learning principles.

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary Qualifications in Human Resources or other related area and 5 years experience in the development and delivery of learning and development interventions in a diverse HR environment
- Current Drivers License (Desirable)

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Additional information

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid Working with Children Check where necessary and comply with our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Positions identified as child related employment at the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle must have a valid Working With Children Check. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian.

This position has been determined as child related and a current Working With Children Check for paid employment is required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.