Lead Regional Learning and Development

1 week ago

Bendigo, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time
About this role Located CFA North West Region HQ Bendigo Full Time, Fixed Term to 12/12/ PTA 5 $, pa (plus 11.5% superannuation)

Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
With over 51, volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

About the Role
The Learning and Development Team drives the creation and execution of modern learning strategies, frameworks, policies and programs to enhance CFA's capability.

The Core Learning Team delivers operational training across the Region and supports State-wide learning initiatives. The Lead Regional Learning and Development (LRLD) collaborates with the Manager of Learning and Development to shape the regional learning strategy, ensuring CFA members are skilled to manage emergencies per Victoria's Emergency Management Arrangements.

The LRLD is responsible for managing and leading a team of 6- 7 Coordinators and Administrators to implement the regional learning plan, ensuring compliance with Australian Skills Quality Authority and Victorian Registration and Quality Authority standards to maintain RTO certification.

The role drives CFA's Regional and state-wide L&D strategy, overseeing training plans, systems, and team alignment with key initiatives. It provides expert advice, identifies improvement opportunities, and supports contemporary learning models. Key duties include building partnerships, standardizing service delivery, preparing reports, and driving continuous improvement and transformation. Operational response duties are performed as needed.

About You
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
•    Tertiary qualifications in training, education and/or leadership are highly desirable. 
•    Proven leadership skills that demonstrates the ability to obtain effective cooperation and contribution from stakeholders and ability to develop and maintain effective relationships. 
•    Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, knowledge management, research and outcome and evidence-based program design combined with the ability to effectively manage financial resources. 
•    Demonstrated experience developing and implementing evidence-based programs within a large volunteer organisation.
•    Knowledge of contemporary learning strategy, models and frameworks; a demonstrated capacity to contribute subject matter expertise on a wide range of learning and development themes and issues.
•    Demonstrated understanding of the complexities associated with the delivery of learning and development programs and projects to a large and diverse (employee and volunteer) geographically dispersed workforce
•    Extensive knowledge of diversity, and associated models of practice, 
•    Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to negotiate and deliver agreed outcomes.

Why choose CFA
•    Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
•    Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions 
•    Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
•    Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
•    Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
•    Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
•    Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways  

Your Application
Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
•    Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.  First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.  

Applications close: 11:59pm 12th December

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act .   You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact  

 

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