Learning & Development Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Superannuation

Job summary

Australian Red Cross is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design and deliver impactful learning programs, drive governance and compliance, and establish accredited RTO learning services. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on building organisational capability and empowering teams to deliver humanitarian impact.

You will collaborate with leaders and stakeholders, translate business needs into practical learning solutions, and ensure compliance with VET requirements and governance

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning programs and resources, including digital solutions.
• Drive learning governance, compliance and accreditation for RTO services.
• Establish and manage accredited learning programs to support workforce development.
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to align learning with organisational priorities.
• Monitor and improve learning outcomes through analytics and feedback.

Skills

Learning design

Digital learning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualification in Learning & Development, Education, HR or related field

Tools

RTO management

VET compliance

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.

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.