Learning and Development Co-ordinator

Are you a great communicator, enthusiastic and dedicated? Would you like an opportunity to contribute to keeping our ACT community safe? Would you like to be part of supporting the awesome volunteers of the ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT State Emergency Services?

Your role will be to develop, deliver and co-ordinate learning and development programs including skills acquisition, skills maintenance, and professional development to our volunteers. You will work closely with the Membership and Operations Teams to build and support an effective and collaborative, operational Emergency Services. Your excellent communication and negotiation skills will develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships across the teams and membership as well as the broader ACTESA.

You will need to have experience in design, co-ordination and delivery of adult education and an understanding of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. You will be a highly organised self-starter who is able to anticipate and respond efficiently to business needs, adhere to tight timeframes, demonstrate initiative, and sound judgement, and display integrity and professionalism at all times.

In return you will be provided with a supportive team environment, an excellent opportunity to broaden your skills and capabilities, and insight into how a volunteer based Emergency Service and broader ESA provide a collaborative approach to protecting the ACT community.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or demonstrated equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• An understanding of Emergency Management is desirable.
• An understanding of a volunteer workforce is desirable.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
• Background and Security clearance checks will be conducted including National Police check.
• A minimum of a C class drivers’ licence.
• A fitness test may be required if performing fireground activities.

Notes: It is recommended that you make contact with the Contact Officer to discuss the role and its responsibilities prior to submitting your application.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a response of no more than two pages addressing the position capabilities under “What you Require”, together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.
Proof of driver’s licence and Working with Vulnerable People Registration will also be required prior to commencement in the role.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.