Manager, Learning and Development
Australian Catholic University Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 28-Jul-2024
Location
- Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $151,211 - $161,352, employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, delivery and implementation of learning and development at ACU.
- Build leadership capability across ACU.
- Support an exciting program of work aligned to key strategic drivers.
- Be accountable for the design, delivery and enhancement of the learning and development program.
- Deliver key strategic priorities and programs of work aligned to key workforce drivers including a revised leadership program for professional and academic staff and a fit for purpose L&D curriculum for our workforce.
- Partner with key stakeholders including external learning and development providers to build and support learning and development outcomes.
- Lead the learning and development team.
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing learning and development advice across ACU.
- Ensure the learning and development program is modern, contemporary, and meets the needs of both professional and academic staff.
Requirements
- Experienced learning and development professional.
- Passionate about learning and development.
- Enjoys a mix of strategic and operational activities.
- Ability to manage a small and highly engaged team of learning and development specialists.
- Results driven and collaborative.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Study leave.
- A variety of leave provisions.
- Salary packaging.
- Generous benefits including employer superannuation contributions and annual leave loading.
Notes
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
- ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Salary
- Competitive remuneration package in USD (for expatriate candidates) or VND (for Vietnamese candidates). Relocation allowance package up to USD $6,000 with support to relocate overseas candidate (and family) from home location to Vietnam for expatriates applying outside Vietnam. School tuition fees for children, up to USD $20,000 per child up to 2 children per year. Private premium medical insurance for employee and immediate family.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive learning and leadership development programmes that enhance the skills of faculty and staff, incorporating digital learning platforms and methodologies.
- Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify specific training needs and design targeted programmes that address these gaps.
- Establish and refine capability frameworks that outline expected competencies and skills for various roles across the university, supporting targeted professional development.
- Design and implement a leadership framework that defines and supports the development of leadership competencies across all levels of the university.
- Integrate capability frameworks into all learning programmes to ensure a consistent approach to leadership development, promoting a strong leadership culture.
- Focus on continuous skill development, aligning training programmes with the strategic needs of the university and individual career paths.
- Utilise innovative learning technologies to facilitate skill enhancement, ensuring relevance and effectiveness in a rapidly changing educational environment.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants to ensure high-quality training materials and programmes.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to support the seamless implementation of digital learning tools and resources.
- Establish metrics and evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness of learning and leadership programmes, including digital learning initiatives.
- Utilise data to refine and enhance programme offerings, ensuring they meet the needs of the university and its staff.
- Manage multiple learning and development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Lead and inspire a team of HR and training professionals, cultivating a collaborative and empowering environment that fosters innovation, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
Requirements
- Holds a Bachelor's degree in Adult Learning, Human Resource Development, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications in training and development or leadership coaching is highly desirable.
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in learning and development, with extensive expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive training and leadership development programs within an educational or corporate environment.
- Proven capability to lead and manage diverse teams, creating an empowering environment that encourages innovation and high performance; a established track record in leading large-scale projects and facilitating change initiatives.
- Comprehensive knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional design, capability and leadership frameworks, and program evaluation.
- Demonstrated understanding and practical experience with digital learning platforms and educational technologies, including their integration into learning and development strategies.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to conduct needs assessments, analyse data, and utilise insights to enhance program effectiveness and creatively solve complex issues.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget, including managing external vendors and consultants.
- High level of personal integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, with a commitment to upholding and promoting the university's values through professional conduct.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package in USD (for expatriate candidates) or VND (for Vietnamese candidates).
- Relocation allowance package up to USD $6,000 with support to relocate overseas candidate (and family) from home location to Vietnam for expatriates applying outside Vietnam.
- One-way flight from home location to Vietnam for staff and immediate dependents.
- School tuition fees for children, up to USD $20,000 per child up to 2 children per year.
- Private premium medical insurance for employee and immediate family.
- 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Christmas closure and paid sick leave.
- Support and guidance from experienced Mobility Advisor to assist in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam.
- Ongoing professional development program and support.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- A vibrant and diverse campus life and more!
Notes
- English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 6.5 (General) with a score of at least 6.0 or 170 in Lingua Skills.
- In order to be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume AND A COVER LETTER. Your application will not be considered complete without the submission of both documents.
- Please note, we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.