Learning & Development Specialist

Australian Red Cross; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Australian Red Cross is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver impactful learning programs and drive governance for accredited RTO services. You’ll partner with leaders to build workforce capability and ensure compliance across the organisation.

You will lead digital learning initiatives, apply adult learning principles, and manage stakeholder relationships to translate business needs into practical, scalable training solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, developing and implementing engaging learning programs and digital learning solutions.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, learning governance, and vocational education and training (VET) compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience establishing, managing and maintaining RTO services and accredited learning programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of learning programs that build capability across the organisation.
• Drive learning governance and ensure compliance with VET requirements.
• Establish and manage accredited RTO learning services.
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to align learning with business needs and deliver measurable outcomes.

Skills

Learning design

Digital learning

RTO management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Adult learning principles

VET compliance

Education

Relevant qualification in Learning & Development or related field

Job description

• Shape the future of learning and development at Australian Red Cross
• Full time, ongoing role
• Flexible location + hybrid working

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The Learning & Development Specialist plays a key role in building the capability of our people. In this dynamic role, you’ll lead the design and delivery of impactful learning programs, drive learning governance and compliance, and establish and manage accredited RTO learning services.

Working closely with leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll create innovative learning solutions that support workforce development, enhance performance, empower our people to make a difference and enable Red Cross to deliver on its humanitarian mission.

About You

You are an experienced learning and development professional who excels at building organisational capability through effective learning solutions. With experience in learning design, digital learning and RTO management, you can translate business needs into practical, engaging programs that support workforce development, compliance and performance. You are a collaborative and strategic thinker who can align organisational priorities with practical learning outcomes that make a real impact, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver outcomes in complex environments.

To be successful in this role, you will also demonstrate:

• Proven experience designing, developing and implementing engaging learning programs, resources and digital learning solutions.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, learning governance, and vocational education and training (VET) compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience establishing, managing and maintaining RTO services and accredited learning programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Strong project management, analytical and organisational skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes.
• A relevant qualification in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources or a related field.

Compliance

To join us, you’ll need to complete key compliance checks including a National Police Check and confirm ongoing and unrestricted Australian Work Rights.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 5. Salary from $110,000.00 + superannuation + salary packaging options.

To find out more about this opportunity or to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please email Theresa Haldane on [e-mail].

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer.