Learning and Development – Cultural Development and Training Lead

The position/s will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)

“Knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles”

About the role:

This national position is situated within the Learning and Development team which is responsible for contributing to the strategic delivery of an integrated national learning and development culture at Mackillop Family Services.

The Learning and Development Cultural Development and Training Lead will be a member of the Human Resources Unit and reports to the Learning and Development Manager. The Learning and Development team actively promote and support a Cultural Awareness competency where employees are supported to prioritise their ongoing learning and development. 

The Learning & Development Cultural Development and Training Lead will be experienced in training delivery and will deliver various training programs across MacKillop Family Services, with a primary focus on the delivery of Cultural Awareness and cultural competencies. They will support and contribute to the production, allocation and delivery of consistent end-to-end learning outcomes. The role is to facilitate, develop, have cultural oversight and deliver training sessions, workshops and professional refreshers for the L&D suite of programs in both online and face-to-face formats.

This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in South Melbourne, VIC within our Learning and Development team. The position reports to the Learning and Development Manager.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in a related discipline or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience, including skills in the co-design, development and delivery of cultural education resources to a large organisation.
• Appropriate teaching or adult training qualifications or experience (or equivalent) and a firm grasp and knowledge of adult learning principles. Higher education to degree level combined with extensive relevant experience. Open-minded and motivated approach in using a Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• A knowledge and understanding (lived experience) of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal employees, children, young people and their families.
• Aboriginality and have a deep, strong connection to community and country.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

For Seek applicants, the Position Description will be available when you click ‘apply’

For more information, please contact:

Jose De La Garma at jose.delagarma@mackillop.org.au or on (03) 9257 2217

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training 
• Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please visit seek by clicking apply online below or visit our career website, www.mackillop.org.au/positions-available

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