El1 - Assistant Director Learning And Development

The Assistant Director, People and Culture Workforce Capability will lead the delivery a broad range of human resource services, information and advice in accordance with relevant Commonwealth legislative and policy requirements.

The position holder will manage and lead a small team to deliver the agency's Learning and Development activities, Performance Development Framework and the APS Employee Census.

• Duties

The Assistant Director Workforce Capability is responsible for :

• Leadership and Management Development, including the design and delivery of tailored learning solutions to support APS employees, Senior Executive Staff and the Judiciary to be effective leaders
• Designing and maintaining LMS e-learning materials which meet the needs of a complex workforce. This includes a mix of corporate and vocational courses
• Design and facilitation of face-to-face / virtual training including induction and orientation programs.
• Implementation and ongoing management of the agency's Performance Development Agreement Process including providing system and policy support throughout the Performance Cycle
• The coordination of the APS Employee Census on behalf of the agency, including the development of agency specific questions, analysis of results, creation and implementation of agency Census Action Plans
• Administration of development programs including Study Assistance Program and Jawun Secondment Program.
• Selection Criteria
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high level writing, editing and presentation skills
• Experience managing the development of learning solutions created through a systematic learning model (e.g. analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation) to support the development of capabilities across the agency
• Possess strong stakeholder engagement skills and emotional intelligence in order to collaborate with business areas to identify training needs and requirements, capability and skill gaps and appropriate learning strategies
• Models an enthusiasm for learning and advocate for and foster a continuous learning mindset in others. Mentor and develop team members and their skills.
• Role requirements
• Experience in Rise360 and LEARN by HireRoad solutions
• Experience in both virtual and face to face facilitation for adult learning.
• Highly Desirable
• RTO Skillsets - Enterprise Trainer, Assessor
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment
• Diploma Training Design and Development
• Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
• University degree in Adult Education or equivalent
• Experience working with Legal Professionals
• Relevant experience in the delivery of learning and development in a Commonwealth Public Service department or agency
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills.
• Other Requirements
• Some interstate travel may be required.
• Eligibility
• Applicants must be willing to undergo a Police Check.