Learning Development Coordinator (Southern)
About The Position
The Rural Fire Service is seeking a proactive, collaborative and experienced Learning and Development professional to help shape training across the organisation, support volunteers, strengthen workforce capability, and coordinate learning across Area Commands and Districts. The role involves coordinating training and assessment activities in a complex operational, vocational education or volunteer-based environment, supporting consistent, accessible and high-quality learning outcomes, and mentoring learning and development personnel, volunteer Trainers and Assessors. The successful applicant will work independently while collaborating with Area Commands, Districts and specialist teams. The position is ongoing and full time, with a 35-hour working week. Roles are based within the relevant Area Command, with the specific work location and flexible working arrangements to be negotiated with the successful applicant in consultation with the relevant Area Commander. Advertised locations are Marsden Park, Queanbeyan and Griffith.
Requirements
- Experience coordinating training and assessment activities in a complex operational, vocational education or volunteer-based environment.
- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and coordinate training across multiple Districts.
- Sound understanding of adult learning principles, competency-based training and RTO requirements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Meet the role's minimum essential requirements, as detailed in the Role Description.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the RFS or another emergency service organisation.
- Relevant operational qualifications, incident management training or operational experience.
- Understanding of the unique needs of a volunteer-based emergency service.
Responsibilities
- Help shape training across the RFS.
- Support volunteers and strengthen workforce capability.
- Coordinate learning across Area Commands and Districts.
- Coordinate training and assessment activities across multiple Districts.
- Mentor and support learning and development personnel, volunteer Trainers and Assessors.
- Collaborate with Area Commands, Districts and specialist teams to deliver consistent, accessible and high-quality learning outcomes.
- Balance competing priorities and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Benefits
- Operational or corporate uniform available.
- Four weeks of annual leave per year and additional leave entitlements.
- Free access to the Member Assistance Program for RFS members and their immediate family.
- Salary packaging options.
- One Agreed Absence leave day per calendar month.
- Ongoing learning and professional development programs, including access to internal RFS Registered Training Organisation courses.
- Fitness Passport partnership for eligible RFS staff and their families, providing access to more than 845 gyms and pools.
- Depending on location and eligibility, benefits may include hybrid working arrangements, on-site parking, access to public transport, remote area allowances and Western Zone Leave.
- The Welcome Experience: free personalised support for essential workers and their families moving to regional NSW.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
