Senior Learning & Development Specialist – Mortgage Choice

We're REAREA Group (https://www.rea-group.com/about-us/about-rea-group/) is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne's east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we're proud to be named in Australia's “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.Where the team fits inThe Learning & Development team reports through to Broker Operations, a part of the broader REA Financial Services business inclusive of Mortgage Choice, our national mortgage broker network and business. Financial Services consists of Broker Operations, Distribution, Corporate Communications & Franchise Marketing, Product and Technology.Mortgage Choice comprises a network of over 1,000 mortgage brokers and the FSbusiness is responsible for growing, supporting and enabling the franchise network to serve Australians with their home loan needs.Learning & Development is accountable for leading, delivering and enhancing the ongoing development, competencies and capabilities of our franchise owners, their loans consultants and by extension the Financial Services business. The team is responsible for delivering a coordinated program of learning underpinned by the principles of business success targeted to its audience. The function is pivotal to the onboarding of new recruits to the network as well as the successful delivery of new initiatives and change across the business.What the role is all aboutAs the Senior Learning and Development Specialist, you will be a key strategic partner in driving Mortgage Choices training and development initiatives for the Mortgage Choice broker network. Leveraging your high expertise in learning and development, you will collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs, designinnovative learning solutions, and deliver impactful programs that enhance franchisee performance and drive business results. Working within the Mortgage ChoiceLearning & Development Team, you will be accountable for designing and delivering a coordinated program of learning tailored to the unique needs of our audience, underpinned by the principles of business success. You will lead initiatives related to onboarding new recruits, up-skilling existing brokers, delivering new initiatives, and driving successful change across the business, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives. As a senior member of the L&D team, you will also provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, contribute to the development of L&D strategies, and lead initiatives to continuously improve learning practices across the organisation.Who we're looking for

• Certificate IV Training & Assessment a must, Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, HR, Learning Sciences, Leadership and Management or a related field is preferred. Advanced degree or certification is a plus

5 years experience in Senior Learning and development roles, with demonstrated expertise in L&D strategy, program development, program management, and leadership development.Proven track record of designing and implementing impactful learning solutions that drive business results.Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.Has strong knowledge of adult learning principals and human centric design as well as agile methodologies, and project and change management.Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.The ability to build relationships, become a trusted advisor and influence stakeholders.Experience working with learning management systems (eg Docebo) and learning analytics tools preferred.The REA experienceThe physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We're committed to your development - both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.We offer:

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working

Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carersPrograms to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeingOur Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to lifePerformance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticedOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.Join our Talent NeighbourhoodKeen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn't right? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood!By joining, you will receive information about our working culture and life at REA, industry updates from various areas of our business, invites to our events or materials to help you succeed in interviews at REA. In addition, our recruiters will reach out to you if there's a role that matches your interests, skills and aspirations.Upload your details today! https://rea.to/careers-talentneighbourhood#LI-HYBRID