Senior Learning & Development Consultant

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunity

The residential and secure care learning team offers a range of state-of-the art learning opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of residential and secure care staff. The team design, develop and deliver a variety of high quality, engaging learning resources to assist in empowering staff to be informed, confident and engaged when delivering therapeutic support for young people within their care.

Senior Learning and Development Consultants provide valued service for Department staff, Community Services Partener Agencies and Carers. Within portfolios this may include learning and development strategy for fostering and adoption, disability, therapeutic care, child protection and housing.

As a Senior Learning and Development Consultant you will be responsible for:

• Analysing and assessing learning and development needs.
• Developing, delivering and evaluating learning and development programs and initiatives within a capability or competency-based framework
• Designing and delivering flexible learning opportunities as required.
• Establishing strategies to ensure the appropriate application of skills and knowledge gained.
• Working collaboratively across teams and the wider organisation, promoting a service delivery culture and style that is based upon honouring commitments, fostering team spirit and building relationships.
• Developing and maintaining contemporary and best practice approach in learning and development within the Department and other sectors

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Nicky Shaw, Manager Disability, Foser Care and Therapeutic Care Service, on (08) 641428***or via email on ***********@communities.wa.gov.au.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A two [2] page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, HR Advisor, via email on *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 ***

Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.  

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Nicky Shaw. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Senior Learning & Development Consultant (L&D) - L5.docx

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