EL1 Assistant Director Capability Implementation

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 122,620 - 139,850; Full time

Job summary

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the implementation team responsible for learning solutions. The ideal candidate will oversee a team, manage learning programs, and ensure smooth operation of the Learning Management System (LMS). Responsibilities include translating government policies into actionable strategies and managing various projects. The role requires strong leadership, project management capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Salary ranges from $122,620 to $139,850, with additional superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading effective teams, including work, engagement, and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience in project management in a learning development context.
• Understanding of adult learning principles with practical application.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the learning implementation team.
• Supervise Learning Management System (LMS) administrators.
• Manage internal learning programs and maintain records.
• Translate government policies into actionable strategies.
• Manage projects and lead consultation on learning needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Adult learning principles

Job description

About the Role

Assistant Director of the Implementation team is responsible for leading a team of facilitators and administrators that support the implementation and analysis of learning solutions for Commission staff.

Position Duties

Leadership and accountability

• Lead and develop learning implementation team within People Capability Development
• Supervise Learning Management System (LMS) administrators in tasks such as course uploads, user management, tracking, and reporting.
• Provide strategic advice, problem solving and issues management in relation to the coordination and facilitation of learning.
• Monitor work progress and the delivery of key projects.
• Provide staff with learning opportunities, especially those relating to priority learning needs.

Learning coordination

• Lead the administration and optimisation of the Commission’s LMS to ensure smooth user experience and system reliability.
• Manage internal learning programs.
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement practices.
• Maintain and distribute accurate records of Commission learning, as required.

Policy and systems

• Provide leadership in translating government policies into strategies and practices that support the Commission’s and the Government’s objectives.
• Apply work knowledge, policy, procedures and guidelines to support the consistent management and system improvement of Commission learning.

Program management & quality improvement

• Manage projects and/or lead the change and learning stream for large programs.
• Develop and maintain continuous improvement practices.
• Regularly review the effectiveness of learning and development approaches.
• Lead consultation with internal stakeholders about learning needs and activities.
• Collaborate on cross-agency projects to meet corporate objectives.

Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria)

• Experience leading effective teams - including work, engagement, wellbeing and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience in project management in a learning development context.
• Understanding of adult learning principles, and experience applying this to a wide range of learning solutions.
• Excellent ability to use clear and influential communication skills to develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understand and actively demonstrate the APS Code of Conduct and Values.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel interstate and intrastate as required.

Position Notes

• Salary offered will be between $122,620- $139,850 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.
• Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check.
• Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for an irregular/intermittent term. Opportunities will be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with the option to extend to a total of 24 months.
• Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies.