About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join MITS as our Professional Learning Coordinator. In this full-time role based in Richmond, VIC, you will play a important part supporting initiatives that foster employee growth, enhance skills, and ultimately drive both individual and organisational success.

What you'll be doing

The Professional Learning Officer will be responsible for developing, delivering and reviewing staff professional learning, training and development programs for all staff across MITS. Within the role, they will:

(professional learning programs) work with the Executive, People and Capability Manager and Managers to identify the skills, competencies and knowledge required across the organisation or within specific teams or individuals and utilise data to develop, document and monitor individual and team development and training plans to address those needs;

(Professional Learning Plans) With assistance from the Executive, People and Capability Manager and Managers, develop, communicate and maintain tailored Professional Learning Plans for and with every MITS staff member, including through the development and delivery of e-learning courses, workshops and other trainings, to ensure every MITS staff member understands how they may continue to grow with MITS;

(First Nations staff) develop and deliver tailored Professional Learning Plans to encourage the career progression of First Nations People within MITS;

(on-boarding) lead the on-boarding of new staff, ensuring that they understand MITS's history, purpose, vision and values, while working with Managers to ensure that each new staff member has the requisite skills and qualifications before their starting date, and that they are supported to develop new essential skills through their first weeks and months with MITS;

(Boarding as a vocation) engage with external boarding organisations to identify supported boarding learning pathways and develop programs to ensure that MITS is a sector-leader in the treatment of boarding as a vocation;

(monitoring and assessment) continually monitor and assess the success of individual and collective Professional Learning Plans, and adapt them as necessary and support MITS staff to grow professionally and make the most of learning opportunities on offer at MITS;

What we're looking for:
Qualifications

qualification in teaching or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;

experience in design and delivery of training courses;

experience in planning and coordinating training;

experience in developing and managing strong staff engagement.

Essential Experience

identifying and assessing the merits of learning opportunities;

planning and prioritising professional learning for staff by setting achievable timelines;

supporting implementation of key initiatives; and

ability to assess and anticipate potential barriers to change management processes.

Skills and Attributes

(positive attitude) A professional, cheerful outlook and demeanour towards colleagues, students, parents/guardians, and the wider school community.

(strategic) Capacity to develop and implement solutions that effectively and creatively address staff learning and development needs within a not-for-profit environment.

(administration) Effective administration skills with knowledge of software and the capacity to multitask, maintain accurate, transparent, and comprehensive records.

(team work) Ability to work as part of a small team and collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver project outcomes.

(motivation) Capacity to maintain an important level of personal responsibility and self-motivation.

What we offer

At MITS we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary and generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging and employee wellbeing initiatives

About us

MITS is a leading educational institution dedicated to supporting the academic and personal development of Indigenous students. Our vision is to empower and inspire the next generation of Indigenous leaders, by providing a nurturing and culturally-responsive learning environment.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of an organisation that values diversity, inclusion and reconciliation, we encourage you to apply for this role. Apply now to take the first step in your journey with MITS

Applications should include a current CV and a covering letter highlighting your experience in a similar role and how it relates to this important role at MITS.

Please make any enquiries via our website and we look forward to receiving your application by emailing [email protected]