With You, We Can Make All the Difference!

About the Role:

Are you a dynamic Training and Development Manager with a passion for delivering and co-ordinating comprehensive workforce learning/education and development services ? Do you thrive in a role that combines high quality learning and a commitment to clinical and non-clinical employee well-being within the aged care sector ? If so, we invite you to join our People and Culture team as our Training & Development Manager.

About Us:

Adventist Senior Living is a ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (Northern NSW conference) seeking to enhance the physical, spiritual, social and emotional wellbeing of older Australians through Christ centred care. The organisation has three service offerings being residential aged care, home care and independent living and are supported by a centralised corporate team across the Lake Macquarie region and Northern NSW.

A key member of the People and Culture team, the role reports to and works closely with the General Manager People & Culture and contributes to the success of the People & Culture teams business objectives. The team provides centralised services and support, including workforce design and planning, education and development, talent management, workplace health safety and wellbeing, volunteer co-ordination, employee relations and engagement support and compliance.

At Adventist Senior Living we are committed to genuine care, integrity and playing our part in a team that really needs us, and for the people we serve and those we serve alongside.

The Role:

Manage and co-ordinate the development and delivery of comprehensive whole or organisation training and development services for Adventist Senior Living employees, including clinical and non-clinical roles. Your efforts will deliver exceptional customer experiences and play a critical role in meeting legislative, corporate and business units commercial and competency objectives within a rapidly evolving aged care legislative framework and skills landscape.

By contributing to the development of a dynamic, agile, inclusive, competent and safe workforce, this role significantly enhances the overall success of Adventist Senior Living.

This role champions talent pipelines, learning agility and curiosity, strategy, implementation and co-ordination of skill assessments, leadership development, training/education delivery and development activities to ensure our business is well prepared for present and future needs.

What We Offer:

A rewarding career, grounded by the ASL Way, being an intentional employee values based and positive culture-building program committed to person-centred care and support.

Not For Profit Salary packaging and rewards program to make the most of your salary.

Subsidised school fees via Avondale education

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A chance to be part of a service that makes a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in our communities.

Employee Assistance Program for selfcare and personal development.

Who You Are:

You are a motivated and experienced Workforce Training and Development Manager with strong leadership qualities and an ability to influence and collaborate effectively. Your working style is consultative, pro-active and self-motivated.

Through your work you demonstrate your abilities as a strategic thinker able to analyse and problem solve combined with being a strong communicator of information, presenting and facilitating. You also have a knack for thriving in dynamic environments and delivery results under pressure.

Essentials for this role:

Relevant qualifications in training and development, human resources or equivalent qualifications/experience

Ideally you will have a clinical background and qualification in health and or aged care.

Skilled communication including clear verbal reporting and a high standard of written reporting

Experience in contributing to workforce development and capability

Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating engaging partnerships and effective learning programs for a variety of audiences and modalities, preferably within Aged Care or Community Care settings and exposure to government support resources.

Strong knowledge of learning theories, instructional design principles and evaluation methods.

Ability to create a professional development framework that will assist in the attraction and retention of employees across the organisation

Demonstrated ability to manage a Learning Management System and Microsoft Office Suite to a high standard.

Current drivers License

Willingness to:

Obtain an NDIS Workers Screen Check

Undertake a pre-employment medical assessment

Are You Ready ?

Then Take the next step in your career at Adventist Senior Living by sending your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and closing date is the 13th October 2025.

Previous applicants need not re-apply

Our mission is to serve and provide person-centred care and support based on Christian principles. Does that mean we only welcome people of Christian faith? Absolutely not. We value the uniqueness of every person, and are proud to employ, serve and learn from people from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.