Organisation:

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation. With more than 75,000 members across the state, we are one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support 129 clubs along the NSW coastline to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development. These services support the achievement of our mission to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities.

About the role:

The Volunteer Engagement Manager: Training and Education is responsible supporting SLSNSW volunteers and members to deliver high quality and consistent training and education in line with RTO compliance requirements. It oversees the day-to-day operations of the Member Training & Education function, including volunteer engagement and communication, award and certification processing, trainer and assessor training, compliance with policies and procedures and continuous improvement.

You will lead an engaged team dedicated to support volunteers and members across the East Coast. This is a rare opportunity to inspire and motivate the team to put safety and education at the forefront of their community’s fun filled beach-going experiences!

A snapshot of the BENEFITS on offer:

• Offer hybrid working option
• Free onsite parking
• Large modern head office with beautiful bush outlook and staff amenities
• Paid parental leave
• Extra annual “thank you” leave day
• Lunch and Learn sessions
• Free Flu shots
• Salary Packaging

Key RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Provide overall direction for the delivery and evaluation of SLSNSW training and education related activities, including internal/external reporting
• Oversee and drive the performance of the Training & Education team
• Coordinate communications to members and key stakeholders to support the implementation of existing programs, new initiatives and policies/processes
• Manage and report on relevant components of the Training & Education budget
• Ensure the coordination of State Education Committee meetings, forums and catch-ups
• Maintain and develop resources to support member training and education, including website content, handbooks and collateral
• Assist in developing relevant grant proposals and in exploring other funding opportunities
• Continually contributes to and supports volunteers & employees, including Directors, Branches, Clubs & Members

Education and qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering work plans linked to strategic plans/ objectives
• An understanding of the volunteer environment, either through paid or voluntary work
• An understanding of the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality sector; (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience and skills in budget management
• Experience in developing and delivering adult education resources
• Experience of maintaining / configuring / implementing Student or Learning Management Systems / learner databases; (highly regarded)
• Experience of applying for and acquitting grant; (highly regarded)
• Experience working for a not-for-profit or community-based organisation
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment (or higher); (highly regarded)
• Relevant tertiary education such as a Degree in Adult Education or Management
• Willingness to travel intra- and interstate
• Current driver’s license

The Successful Candidate:

• Will have extensive experience working or volunteering in community and/or For Purpose organisations
• Will have experience working with or managing volunteers and members
• Be highly motivated to add value to the Training and Education team
• Look for opportunities to engage and grow their offering and volunteer/member base

Application process

Beaumont People has been contracted to recruit this role, therefore please direct all enquiries to Natalia Berdzenishvili email [email protected] using the subject line: Volunteer Engagement Manager - Training and Education - Surf Life Saving NSW enquiry via EthicalJobs.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.