Introduction:
About Ageing Australia
Ageing Australia is the national peak body representing providers across the aged care landscape, including retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care, community care, and related services. We advocate for our members, providing expert advice, resources and tailored services to ensure they deliver exceptional care to older Australians.
Description:
Why join Ageing Australia?
We are committed to reshaping the future of ageing. We offer a supportive, flexible and mission-driven workplace where your work makes a real difference.
When you join us you will:
- Join a values-led, mission-driven team committed to excellence and care
- Contribute to real quality improvement across aged care
- Enjoy a flexible and supportive work culture where wellbeing is prioritised
- Be part of a respected and recognised voice in the aged care sector
You will also benefit from:
- Working from any of the Ageing Australia locations - NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, WA, SA or TAS
- Five weeks paid annual leave
- Annual professional development budget to invest in your growth
- Flexible working options including working from home
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Passionate team culture that celebrates each other
About The Role
As the Head of Learning, you will be leading the implementation of a new three-year learning strategy, creating collaborative learning solutions and utilising a sophisticated digital learning platform.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the Learning and Professional Development team to design, implement, and evaluate learning and development initiatives.
- Execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy.
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of various learning programs, including in-person, digital, and blended learning formats.
- Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with learning partners.
- Responsibility for the L&D budget, revenue generation, development of new initiatives.
- Lead and develop a team of L&PD professionals, ensuring they have the skills, support and resources needed to achieve their goals.
- Track the effectiveness of learning programs and initiatives and inform future program developments.
- Underpinned by research and continuous improvement, ensure that the Services & Sector capacity portfolio consistently delivers quality learning and professional development products that are commercially sound and market ready.
- Identify funding opportunities which support the development of learning and professional development products and services.
- Occasional interstate travel.
Skills and Experiences:
About you:
- Tertiary qualification and relevant experience in business, learning and product development or other relevant qualification(s).
- Strong experience in successfully leading a high-performing, commercially driven learning team.
- Successful track record in negotiating and implementing strategic learning initiatives and partnerships.
- Recent experience in the implementation of new learning platforms (ideally a LMS or LXP).
- Working knowledge of agile methodologies or familiarity with working in an agile environment.
- A high-level of digital proficiency, including extensive current experience in the development, implementation and evaluation mechanisms across multiple learning platforms, formats and channels.
- Knowledge and understanding of Artificial Intelligence, trends and application in design and delivery of learning.
- Knowledge, experience, and understanding of the VET Sector/Higher Education Sector (Aged care sector related).
- Excellent financial literacy, budgeting, research and reporting skills.
- Strong marketing, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge, experience and an understanding of the Aged Care sector’s key reforms and challenges.
- A desire for continuous improvement and willingness to get involved and to contribute towards a great working environment and a commitment to delighting Ageing Australia members.
We require federal police check as an essential selection component for this role, please consider this requirement when submitting your application.
How to apply: Click the “Apply” button and submit with your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
