Learning Manager

Learning Manager

• Follow your passion, this is your chance to be part of something special here
• Join an organisation where the community is at the heart of everything they do
• Part time permanent position with a NFP employer of choice

‘Bring your skills and experience to this great community services organisation where people are paramount and work life balance is part of the package’

Prahran Community Learning Centre (PCLC), soon to be known as Prahran Place, is an established not-for-profit organisation and member of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria. PCLC offers a range of community activities, workshops, pre-accredited Learn Local courses, as well as Occasional Child Care, disability services and aged care social support. The Centre has an open-door policy and welcomes people of all ages, abilities and walks of life.

In this newly created position of Learning Manager, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and overseeing courses and activities that help people acquire new skills, return to the workforce, or learn for pleasure and general interest. You will also have a leadership responsibility in the organisation as the 2IC to the Principal Executive Officer.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in planning, implementing and coordinating adult education programs, including adult literacy and digital literacy. In addition, the preferred candidate will have sound knowledge of the Adult and Community Further Education sector (ACFE) and adult learning principles.

You will be a proficient communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, along with the ability to delegate and implement effective systems and processes when overseeing complex programs and contractual obligations.

In addition, you will be a natural leader with the proven ability to build and develop relationships and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, along with a solid understanding of community development principles and practices and a tertiary qualification in either education, training, community services or business management.

If you are all of the above and passionate about the successful delivery of an organisation’s vision and strategic plan and display a high degree of professionalism, integrity and ethical behaviour then we would like to hear from you. Candidates with demonstrated knowledge or experience of the Neighbourhood Houses sector will be held in high regard.

This is a part time, permanent position, 21 to 28 hours per week over 3-5 days with flexible working arrangements. An attractive salary and excellent benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate in line with their skills and experience.

To be considered for this opportunity you must meet the above criteria, have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status and currently hold or be willing to obtain the relevant clearances and checks that are essential for this role. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For a confidential discussion and more information contact Mark Williams on 0450 311272, for email enquiries and application submissions please forward in Word format to mark@communityconsultingaustralia.com.au  

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th June 2023.