Training Support Officer

Description:

Identified position - This position is an 'Identified' position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

Who we are
Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

Kakadu National Park is a world-heritage listed site for its natural and cultural values, and one of three national parks, leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director of National Parks, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. Parks Australia assists with ongoing management of the park's natural and cultural heritage. In addition to ongoing management of the park's natural and cultural heritage, this branch also manages strategic priorities for Parks Australia, managing a range of strategic planning and major capital projects across the three jointly managed parks.

The Joint management team is at the forefront of working with Traditional Owners of Kakadu National Park and World Heritage Area, making joint decisions and building the capacity of the Kakadu community.

The Job
To work with and support the Kakadu National Park Training Manager in all aspects of Training Management which include but are not limited to:

• Building effective working relationships with diverse groups including Park employees, Indigenous ranger groups and Indigenous enterprises identifying suitable accredited and non- accredited training pathways to meet formal training requirements and Park workforce development needs identifying suitable training providers capable of delivery in remote contexts using a range of delivery methods that meet the needs of the participants.
• Leading the development of a workforce capability and development plan and manage individual plans for park staff.
• Supporting the development of an effective mentoring program that builds capacity within the park community.
• Representing the park at community and stakeholder meetings in regard to a range of pre-employment, work readiness, youth engagement and capability / capacity building programs that support the aspirations of staff and stakeholders.
• Complete procurement processes for training programs.

The key duties of the position include
What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and delivering vocational education, training and development programs, including Training Needs Analysis processes, with the ability to apply these skills in remote areas.
• Proven experience in managing training data including recording individual staff training records, ensuring staff meet skills maintenance timetables, recertification requirements and have active workforce development plans in place.

Skills and capabilities
The successful applicant will have:

• An awareness of issues affecting Indigenous people and other staff in remote locations with an ability to contribute sensitively and effectively to the joint management of the park.
• An ability to develop and support relationships based on mutual trust, respect and consideration of values and culture.
• Well-developed verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a broad variety of stakeholders.
• Well-developed administrative, organisational, and written communication skills.