Senior Talent Development Advisor

Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do. 

What’s the job?
 Reporting to Head of Talent, Meaghan Massie, the Sr. Talent Development Advisor plays a pivitol role in is planning, coordination, and facilitation of various training and development programs within Australia and New Zealand. This autonomous role requires a dynamic individual who can balance learning management administration and coordination with flawless, engaging facilitation of programs.  In this role you will find yourself to be an expert navigator, influencer and creator as collaborate with internal (both local and global) teams to implement impactful staff development programs.  You will also support on the coordination and administration related to strategic Organisational Development projects such as talent reviews, performance and development cycles and employee engagement.  Plus, you will get a chance to work with a global team on rolling out initiatives from our parent company, Strategic Education Inc.

In order to make Torrens Global Education a place where our staff feel learning is valued the key responsibilities of this role will be:

• Promoting and engaging staff in learning opportunities
• Upkeep of learning management system
• Supporting learning enquiries from the business and HR Business Partners
• Coordination, planning and execution of learning events/programs such as running the new starter Orientation sessions, coordinating Elevate Leadership program launching later in the year
• Facilitation of lunch and learn style sessions for employees across our campuses
• Facilitation of leadership development programs
• Administration related to Learning and Org Development

This is a permanent full time role based in Sydney OR Adelaide Campus.

Who you are:

Based in Sydney or Adelaide, you are someone who is more organised than a Swiss watch, who embraces technology to work efficiently and effectively.  You like having a problem or puzzle to solve and approach all things with optimism and a growth mindset.  You would pride yourself in having these skills and experiences:

• Strong facilitation and communication skills, including the ability to facilitate leadership development programs
• Highly proficient use of technology including MS Office Suite (in particular sharepoint, powerpoint and teams)
• Proficient in the use of virtual meeting technology (a zoom supestar!)
• Coordination, project management or campaign management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Good understanding of learning and Talent Development frameworks
• The ability to work and foster diverse, accessible and inclusive training and development initiatives

Why join us? 
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:
Firstly, a chance to work with an amazing and supportive HR team.  We are fast paced and juggle lots of priorities, always looking for ways to help each other and work more effectively.  

As a company we support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. You’ll benefit from:
- Study free in a course/degree related to your position
- Flexible working conditions, allowing you to work remotely and from a campus near you
- Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation

Hiring process 
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at *********@torrens.edu.au  

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.

We’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: 15th April 2024

Job reference: R23394