Learning & Development AdvisorSlater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.
Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office.
We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
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What are we looking for?Our dynamic and fast paced National Learning and Development Team are now seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Learning and Development Advisor to join the team in Melbourne, where you will be reporting to the National Leadership and Development Manager.
The team compromises of an Organisational Development Lead and National Systems Trainer.
This role is integral to the overall support of the firm-wide learning activity.
We are looking for someone who is willing to take the lead, is fast-paced, solution focussed and not afraid to take risks.
The team can be described as strategic, team orientated and deliver the best possible people experience for the Firm.
We open to discussions around flexible work, and offer a hybrid work environment.
This is a permanent full time opportunity.
Key responsibilities in the following areas will include:
Learning Management System (LMS)
Manage, record and administer all learning activities in the LMS
Develop reporting for key stakeholders on learning metrics
Update learning content in the LMS to ensure adherence to regulation requirements and business standards
Legal Education Program
Develop and launch the annual Legal Education Program
Manage the internal stakeholders to create a calendar of events
Develop and deliver a communications plan for the Program
Allocate continuing professional development units to team members after completion of relevant learning activities
Professional & Leadership Programs
Assist in the operational delivery of Professional and Leadership Programs including calendar invites, communications, catering, room bookings, CPD allocations, invoicing, monitoring pre and post work completion, liaison with providers and program planning
Develop and launch the annual Professional Development Calendar with the guidance of the National Leadership & Development Manager including working with external and internal providers, drafting communications, gathering nominations, allocating CPD units
Assist the National Leadership and Development Manager with conducting a business wide Training Needs Analysis to identify enterprise learning opportunities
Work closely with the National Leadership and Development Manager to support the development and delivery of all firm Leadership Programs via blended learning methods
Provide instructional design advisory guidance in relation to all firm Professional and Leadership Programs
Liaise with relevant training providers to prepare and deliver all Learning Programs
Review and negotiate external training proposals when required
Provide on-site support for training programs where required
Compliance Training
Update all compliance content in the LMS to ensure adherence to regulation requirements and business standards
Create and assign bi-annual compliance training assignments to all relevant team members via the LMS
Participate and provide advice to internal stakeholders on effective delivery of compliance windows
Develop resources to support team members in completing the required training
Be the first point of contact for any team member enquiries or issues
Accredited Specialist Program
Support the participation of team members in the Accredited Specialists Program nationally including drafting and delivering relevant communications
Create resources and information sessions for participants
Lead the work with internal stakeholders to deliver an effective internal learning experience for participants
Administer the logistics of study group sessions for participating team members
Match participants with mentors to assist in their learning journey
Provide any other ad hoc support throughout the Program
New Starter Induction Program
Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the quarterly New Starter Induction Program including creation of an agenda, sending communications and invites to the sessions
Other
Manage all incoming and outgoing communications in the shared Learning inbox
Update the S+G External Coaching Panel summary bios for internal stakeholders to refer to where required
Work with internal stakeholders to support their learning requests and queries
Ongoing measurement of impact and effectiveness of various programs and initiatives
Support the National Leadership & Development Manager with other projects, initiatives and bespoke training as required
Support HR team members with ongoing project work as per the HR strategy
Other duties as directed
What will you bring?To be the successful candidate for this position, it would be great if you had the following skills and attributes:
Previous experience in a Learning role, and with exposure to administering an LMS
Post graduate or degree qualifications in HR, Organisational Psychology or Organisational Development would be highly desirable
Excellent project management and time management skills
High level competency of the Microsoft Office suite
Superior attention to detail
A team focused approach to work
Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to develop strong working relationships with ease
The ability to modify your approach as and when goalposts change.
What next?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon.
We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
Please note: Slater + Gordon Lawyers will be closed for the Christmas / New Year period, re-opening on 7 January 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly after this date via our Recruitment Team.
We wish you a happy and safe festive season.