At St Nicholas, we know that exceptional outcomes for children start with empowered and capable educators. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Professional Learning Lead to drive professional growth, capability development and continuous improvement across our Early Education network.
The Benefits
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:
- mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
- Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
- Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
- Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
- Additional Benefits: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
- Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections
- 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
- $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to enhance and support in the development of the professional capabilities of our St Nicholas workforce.
The Professional Learning Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive learning and development program to ensure all employees have the capabilityto perform at best practice standards across the Early Education Framework.
St Nicholas is committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. The incumbent commits to working with Work Health and Safety guidelines and Code of Conduct at all times whilst employed with the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Demonstrated experience and expertise in designing and delivering professional development and best practice programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Experience in developing external partnerships to enhance formal qualification offers for St Nicholas employees.
- Strong knowledge and experience of learning management systems (LMS).
- Experience with various assessment tools – summative, formative, competency based.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE 40116 or as specified by the standards.
- Qualification in Learning & Development, Education or related field.
- Extensive experience in development and the delivery of sector related learning.
- Class C Driver’s License and willingness to travel to regional location.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- Previous experience in Vocational Education and Training and/or delivery of Professional Learning Programs across a multi-site operation (Desirable).
If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Please head to our St Nicholas Careers page if you wish to view the Position Description. https://stnicks.org.au/careers/
**Please note that by not addressing the selection criteria may affect your application and you may not be shortlisted.**
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.





