ChildSafe Training Manager

at  Scripture Union Queensland

• Passionate about the safety of children and young people? Lead initiatives that ensure safe environments for kids.
• Experienced in leading and training teams? Manage and inspire a team of dedicated training professionals.
• Love working with clients to satisfy their training needs? Tailor training solutions to meet diverse client requirements.

ABOUT US:

ChildSafe Australia, a part of SU Australia, is dedicated to “Enabling organisations to create trusted, safe environments for children, young people, and those that care for them.” We are looking for a passionate and skilled Training Manager to join our team and lead our mission forward.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary qualifications in education, learning and development, social work, psychology, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs and resources.
• Strong leadership experience within a learning and development team.
• Excellent customer consulting skills to identify needs and deliver tailored outcomes.
• Familiarity with child safety legislation and best practices is highly desirable.
• Ability to stay informed on changes in legislation and practice in child safety.
• Valid driver’s licence.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• As the ChildSafe Training Manager, you will oversee a team of Training Contractors, Auditors, and Consultants to deliver high-quality training and services that help our client organisations ensure the safety of children and young people. You will also personally deliver a substantial amount of training, tailoring resources to meet the unique needs of our clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage a team of training professionals.
• Develop and deliver training programs and resources that address the specific needs of client organisations.
• Research and integrate changes in relevant legislation and best practices into our training materials.
• Update and support our trainers to maintain the highest standards of child safety.
• Respond to client needs and provide effective consulting services.
• Work in a hybrid capacity, combining remote work with office presence in Melbourne.
• Travel and occasionally work flexible hours, with time-in-lieu arrangements.

To be considered for this role, please complete your application including the following:

• Cover Letter – Clearly outlining how you meet the role requirements as listed above for our ‘ideal candidate’, including why you want to work with SU and ChildSafe and your cultural fit with our organisation. No more than two pages in total.
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