Learning & Development Manager

Are you a driven and innovative L&D leader with a passion for developing and delivering impactful learning solutions for optimal workplace leader and employee wellbeing

Acacia Connection is an Employee Assistance Program provider that is making a difference to the lives of thousands of employees and their immediate families in the area of mental health. We deliver high quality counselling coaching and evidence-based workplace wellbeing solutions that empowers leaders teams and individuals.

The purpose of the role is to manage all aspects of the learning and development requirements of Acacia Connections existing and growing customer base. This role provides an opportunity to find balance between discovering the clients needs well researched content and creative learning design.

Acacias workshops cover a variety of areas including Workplace Mental Health; Employee Health & Wellbeing; Productivity and Performance Skills; Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills; and Customer Interaction Skills.

Engage in impactful work while thriving in a team-oriented and encouraging atmosphere.

Why Join Us

• Consult with and support a variety of workplaces to improve wellbeing at an organisational leader and employee level
• National reach with a team-oriented culture
• Meaningful work with purpose-driven colleagues. You will work with a range of amazing subject matter experts
• Inclusive flexible and vibrant work environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Our Everyday.

• Meaningful work within a supportive team what we do matters! We make a REAL difference in peoples lives
• Inclusive open and supportive workplace culture with a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Comprehensive training and education including access to a suite of over 100000 learning modules
• Opportunities for growth and development with training programs mentorship career pathing cross-functional projects a feedback culture and more!
• Earn purchase-points to spend in the benefits store and cashback on everyday purchases (shop exclusive offers from 1000s of retailers)
• Access to amazing perks like discounts on health insurance and electricity
• Financial wellbeing the option to choose when you get paid with Earned Wage Access (access part of your already-earned wages without needing to wait for pay day and without credit interest or stress)

The Role

As the Learning & Development Manager you will support the continuous improvement of Acacias L&D offerings including digital face-to-face and blended learning experiences. Youll get to collaborate with customers (the organisations we support) subject matter experts and internal teams to develop and deliver tailored wellbeing and professional development solutions for our customers and their employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with current research to inform the creation of new training materials and to ensure existing training materials are in line with the latest evidence and research
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis with customers and determine optimal learning recommendations / solutions in line with the customers goals and our solutions
• Design develop and maintain high-quality workshop content and oversee all digital learning materials
• Create professional participant guides slide decks facilitator resources and digital assets
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts
• Design interactive adult learning techniques (e.g. case studies role plays digital tools)
• Facilitate workshops and observe sessions to evaluate and enhance delivery quality
• Design and manage feedback methodologies to enhance training quality and impact

The Successful Candidate Will Possess

• Minimum 5 years experience in Learning & Development (corporate or wellbeing-focused environments) with a proven track record in instructional design and eLearning development.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design adult learning principles and blended learning
• Tertiary qualifications in Adult Learning Education Learning & Development Psychology HR or related discipline
• Proficiency with learning design tools (e.g. Articulate Adobe Suite Canva) and Microsoft Office
• Strong stakeholder engagement copywriting skills project management and communication skills
• Creative mindset with attention to detail and a passion for mental health and wellbeing
• Exposure to digital design and delivery (LMS implementation SCORM modules etc.) is desirable
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable but not required

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a supportive and dynamic team we would love to hear from you!

At Acacia we value

Inclusiveness excellence resilience integrity and innovation. These values are entrenched in the work we do and how we conduct our business. We want to work with people who are passionate about people and who seek long term employment.

We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and enthusiastically encourage applications from people with disability people that identify as LGBTQIA and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Your unique experiences and perspectives will enrich our team and contribute to our collective success.

How to Apply

Submit your application via SEEK only including a cover letter outlining your skills and alignment to this role.

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Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted. Only candidates with full Australian work rights will be considered. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.