Learning & Development Specialist

Established in 1911, Dutton Automotive is the largest retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned luxury, exotic, prestige, family and commercial vehicles in Australia, focused on reliable and customer-centric automotive services.

Dutton Automotive was recently acquired by Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz employs over 20,000 people and operates in 87 countries across the globe. Dutton Automotive is a Co-Major Partner of Essendon Football Club.

A.O. Dutton opened his first garage on Burnley Street, Richmond. Driven by an obsessive focus on customer experience, today, Dutton Automotive operates from 24 dealerships throughout Australia. We currently have over 300+ staff nationally. 

As the Learning and Development Specialist you will create, facilitate, and implement innovative and high-quality learning solutions that improve the capabilities of the Dutton Automotive people. You will utilise a variety of learning methods to address skill gaps and improve overall employee performance.

You will work with the People & Culture team, to identify current and future training needs, design learning solutions and implement strategies that include evaluating impact on business performance and return on investment.
  
Duties & Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Head of People & Culture, you will develop an L&D Strategy and calendar of L&D events that supports the business objectives, including but not limited to:

• Develop the Dutton Automotive training calendar.
• Design and deliver blended learning solutions using a range of methods such as virtual workshops, content curation and e-learning resources.
• Project management of our core Talent Development programs, including Onboarding; Sales Management, Buying, Financial Management and Mentoring.
• Support our Performance & Development Process by developing training material; and providing progress reports.
• SME for our Learning Management system (EdApp).
• Identify new opportunities for program development by connecting with the wider business, and then take ideas from concept to delivery.
• Planning, coordinating and delivering customer-centric learning initiatives for designated business units.
• Delivery of team member & leadership training programs including, but not limited to selling, buying, service, processes, systems, core leadership development.
• Develop workforce skills and capabilities to better meet business needs and to assist career development of the workforce.

• Previous experience in a Learning and Development and/or Organisational Development role.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain.
• Customer-centric approach when dealing with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and Time Management.
• Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, positive mindset to be successful.
• Previous experience in the Automotive industry an advantage.

Benefits and perks

• Excellent team.
• Attractive remuneration and growth opportunity.
• Access to fully funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Opportunity to really add value and make a difference.

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