Minda Incorporated
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
Learning & Development Coordinator
BUSINESS UNIT:
Learning & Development
CLASSIFICATION:
AS04
ORGANISATION ENVIRONMENT:
As the State’s largest provider of disability services, Minda is stimulating growth and development
opportunities for more than 300 people in supported employment; creating pathways for over 300 young
people through various day options; supporting countless South Australian families through respite
services; and providing accommodation for over 500 people, with almost 250 of those living in the
community.
At Minda, we believe we are passionate, respectful, accountable, innovative, successful and ethical, and
these core values are central to our delivery of Person Centred Thinking, in line with the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This individualised approach means that we are
able to create an environment where people with intellectual disability can further embrace and enjoy the
experiences of life.
SERVICE DELIVERY:
The Learning & Development Coordinator will operate within Minda’s Learning & Development
department encompassing its Registered Training Organisation, The South Australian Learning Centre.
Its main purpose is to provide cost effective, high quality accredited training and professional
development courses to the Community Services Sector. SALC will continually evolve to ensure its
programs and short courses reflect leading and contemporary practice through its direct involvement in
the sector.
JOB ROLE AND OBJECTIVE:
The Learning & Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for the development, delivery and
coordination of training and education opportunities through SALC. With a focus upon ensuring high
quality outcomes for graduates including placement experience, this will be achieved through the
creation and facilitation of contemporary training packages supported by regular industry consultation
activities.
KEY RESULT AREAS (KRA):
The KRA’s of the role include, but are not limited to:
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RTO Training and Assessment
 The design, development and ongoing evaluation of allocated training programmes that comply
with regulatory requirements
 Contribution to the maintenance and growth of SALC as a Registered Training Organisation by
ensuring systems, products and processes are compliant.
Professional Development
 Ensure own PD is maintained to fully demonstrate current knowledge and understanding of new
initiatives in relation to both VET training and assessment and own vocational area of expertise.
 Maintain PD records for auditing requirements
Minda Document: Position Description Template – Level 1 (Employee)
Date current version released: March 2014
Document Code: 420-TEM-1447 v.02
Next Review Date: March 2017
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Stakeholder and other working relationships
 Liaise with key stakeholders to identify and create new business development
opportunities.
 Ensure effective professional relationships are maintained in all areas of delivery
 Support and mentor junior staff
 Development of strong working relationships with partnering agencies that provide access to well
facilitated and supported placements
Learning & Development
 Provision of high quality services, information and support for staff, students and trainees.
 Coordination and delivery of high quality accredited and non-accredited training programs as
delegated within area of competency including student enrolment and placement support
 Development of new training packages and new models of learning to support the needs of the
Community Services sector
 Ensure all training delivered embeds current frameworks such as Person Centred Thinking and
Human Rights.
STANDARD JOB REQUIREMENTS:
All employees must:
 Conduct their duties in accordance with Minda’s Purpose, Vision and Values Statements.
 Contribute to the Goals of the organisation as identified by Minda’s Strategic Plan.
 Comply with Minda’s conditions of employment, specifically the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality
Agreement, Bullying and Harassment and other generally applicable policies and procedures.
 Complete and keep up-to-date Essential Training requirements within the appropriate timeframes.
 Adhere to the legislative requirements of the role, including but not limited to the WHS Act, Equal
Opportunity Act and Anti Discrimination Act.
 Comply with all quality systems and risk management policies, procedures and processes.
 Be physically and mentally capable and present themselves in a fit state to conduct their duties.
 Actively participate in performance reviews, performance development or performance
improvement and training as required.
 Undergo a satisfactory police record history check on a regular basis as required.
 Be willing to work reasonable overtime to meet specific requirements on occasion.
 Be willing to attend training and development programs as directed.
WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE:
All employees must:
 Adhere to policies and procedures and follow all reasonable instruction.
 Attend required training.
 Participate in safety risk assessments with supervising manager.
 Participate and assists in safety related investigations.
 Participate and / or assist with safety auditing.
 Actively support, report and contribute to hazard identification and the reduction of risks to health &
safety.
 Report all hazards, incidents and near misses within appropriate timeframes.
 Protect own safety at work and avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through
an act or omission at work.
 Use equipment supplied.
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Date current version released: March 2014
Document Code: 420-TEM-1447 v.02
Next Review Date: March 2017
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QUALITY & RISK MANAGEMENT:
All employees must:
 Adhere to policies and procedures and follow all reasonable instruction.
 Attend all required training.
 Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as required.
 Participate in quality audits where required.
 Participate in risk management activities where required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the Manager, Learning & Development.
Positions reporting to the Learning & Development Coordinator are:
 Nil
DECISION MAKING:
As per Delegation of Authority document at level 1.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTITUDE:
This position is required demonstration of the following:
Experience:
 Experience in product development within the VET sector
 Working within an RTO
 Experience of working with student management systems
 Substantial experience as a trainer and assessor
 Prior experience of working in the Community Services Sector, including demonstration of
industry currency
 Experience working with students from CALD and or/disability backgrounds
Knowledge:
 Current understanding of the Community Services sector
 Current understanding of the VET sector and ASQA regulatory requirements
 Knowledge of the AQF
Skills:
 High level of business acumen
 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads
 Using a wide range of inclusive and innovative teaching styles
 IT literacy with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
 Development of high quality training products and resources
Attitude:
 Flexible approach to training requirements
 Passionate about lifelong learning with a values based approach to training
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110) or equivalent
 Disability or aligned Community Services qualification (ie Mental Health/ Aged Care ) at
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Certificate IV level or higher
Desirable:
 Certificate IV in Literacy, Language and Numeracy or equivalent
 Formal Management qualifications
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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Department of Community and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Clearance Certificate
Australian Driver’s Licence
Note: This Position Description represents the job as it is today, however Minda Incorporated
reserves the right to make changes to the position as required.
APPROVAL OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Approved by:
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Chief Executive Officer (signature)
Date: ___/___/20___
I have read, understand and agree to perform the duties set out in this position description:
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Name (please print)
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Signature
Date: ___/___/20___
This form is to be sent to Human Resources for record management
Minda Document: Position Description Template – Level 1 (Employee)
Date current version released: March 2014
Document Code: 420-TEM-1447 v.02
Next Review Date: March 2017
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