University of Newcastle Hiring for Learning and Development Specialist Job at Sydney Full Time

• Play an integral role in achieving strategic objectives
• Wide scope, high visibility
• 12 Month, full-time position, Callaghan Campus, 17% Superannuation

Be challenged and imagine with us

As the Learning and Development Specialist, you will create and facilitate programs and frameworks that support staff in their own professional development. You will join a newly re-energised team to focus on building the capability of the university workforce to meet the strategic goal of performance excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in making a difference to the culture and skill level of staff where you can leverage off subject matter experts across the University. This role will work closely with the Senior Learning and Development Specialist and key stakeholders across the professional and academic workforces to understand the learning needs of teams and individuals so they can develop learning programs to meet both organisational and individual objectives.

We have two 12 month fixed-term, full-time positions available, which will be based at Callaghan campus.

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating learning and development programs across a wide range of business areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that are highly enthusiastic and align to our organisational values..
• The ability to work autonomously, coupled with strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement and the motivation to strive and do things better.
• The opportunity to work amongst a highly motivated team of professionals that bounce off each other, add value and have the desire to make a positive difference to the workforce culture of the University.
• The desire and passion to grow and develop in your own professional skills.
• Experience in the use of learning management systems and learning development programs, such as: articulate rise 360 and articulate storyline.

Look to the future

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The Learning and Development Specialist will primarily work in the learning and development stream within the Capability and Development team under the guidance of the Senior Learning and Development Specialist. This role sits within the HRS unit within the Resources Division. HRS provides a broad range of direct HR services across all areas of the University.

This role works closely with other HR teams including Talent Acquisition, HR Advisory Support, Remuneration and Benefits, Organisational Development, Wellbeing, Health & Safety and Employee Relations.

Conditions & Benefits

HEW Level 7 – $91,259 to $102,667 plus 17% superannuation

Additional information on benefits and conditions of employment is available here and here.

Let’s create this future together. Here’s how to join us:

Your application must include:

• CV/Resume; including contact details for a minimum of two relevant referees. Your CV/Resume should be a maximum of five pages
• Cover letter outlining your interest in the role
• Response to the following four key Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver learning and development programs (both face to face and elearn), HR initiatives and cultural change projects that result in sustained performance outcomes for the organisation.
• Demonstrated capacity to experiment with new ideas, to think creatively and act strategically to identify solutions.
• High-level project management and organisational skills including the ability to analyse complex issues and problems, develop feasible solutions, and contribute to the design, coordination and delivery of multiple concurrent projects from initiation to completion.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and consulting skills, with demonstrated ability to facilitate group discussions, negotiate outcomes and build effective relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.

Your Cover Letter and response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Before submitting your application please read the important information and useful tips on what to include – available via this link: Submitting your application

Additional information about our application process is available via this link: Application Process

If you have any difficulties uploading your application, please telephone HR Services (+61 2)4033 9999 – and press 2- during business hours (AEST) or email: [email protected]

Please click here to access the Position Description

Closing date: Sunday 5 June 2022 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you