Address- $100K per annum, plus not for profit salary sacrifice - $15,900 plus $2,650 annually
- Work life balance, hybrid model working approx 3-4 days from home
- New role to make a significant impact on our Early Childhood workforce and managers
Bring your sparkle and shine to join us at Sparkways, a Social Purpose organisation supporting children and young people since 1883. Trusted by thousands of families, we work together to spark curious, creative and confident children through our 40+ high quality Early Childhood Education and Care kindergartens, preschools and childcare centres across Melbourne.
In a redesigned People & Culture Team, you will be responsible for the provision of highly effective Learning & Development facilitation, coordination and process upgrades with a focus on front line people and operation management.
In this role you will also:
- Lead an update of the induction process
- Design & facilitate front line leadership training modules
- Lead the annual performance review cycle, tracking and reporting on training needs
- Lead and promote the use of the ECA Learning Hub
- Lead other upgrades to processes and capacity including Early Childhood Traineeships, Succession Planning, Professional Development tracking
- Be part of the People & Culture Team and be responsible for continuing to develop a positive organisational culture, aligned to our values and which fosters accountability, innovation and continuous improvement
- Work closely with the People & Culture Team and other leaders on organisation-wide initiatives
What you will need to succeed
To be successful with Sparkways you will be a passionate team player who enjoys stakeholder engagement and confident handling of training & Development matters. We’re looking for individuals with:
- Experienced in training needs analysis and planning, including analysis of Performance Development and Probation reviews
- Proficient in designing and facilitating training modules for Leadership and Mentoring to our Area Managers, Directors, Assistant Directors, and Managers in our support teams
- Experienced in sourcing and coordinating low-cost training opportunities that meet the needs of the organisation, particularly staff with English as a second language
- Experience in setting up administration systems that effectively track training activities and can be used to meet reporting requirements
- Experience in event management
- Leadership experience in the Early Childhood Education & Care sector would be highly regarded
- Cert IV in training and assessment, and / or higher level relevant qualifications
- Ability to establish productive working relationships at all levels of an organisation and with key external stakeholders
- Strong communication skills with a proven ability to positively influence through effective mediation, facilitation and negotiation
- An approach to work that is flexible and able to embrace and respond effectively to change
What we offer
- A flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to lead your functional area and continue to grow, learn and enhance your skills
- Work life balance, working 3-4 days from home, other days visiting any of our centres across Melbourne and/or attending meetings at either of our hubs, Carrum Downs or Flemington
How to apply
Apply through the Application link, or send your application to **********@sparkways.org.au
Attach your current resume and include a cover letter / email responding to the following:
- Describe some of your experiences and achievements that illustrate your Learning & Development expertise
- Tell us why you are interested in this position
Any questions?
Email or call Lauren McCartney, Head of People, to answer any questions
- **********@sparkways.org.au
- 0428 486 ***
Child Safety and inclusiveness
Sparkways and all our services are committed to child safety. The protection and wellbeing of children and young persons is reflected in our zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff and volunteers have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that young people are safe whilst involved in our care and programs. All children have the right to safety and security and the protection from physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse and neglect.
Sparkways is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from people with a disability.
