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The opportunity

• ​​​​​​Use your systems expertise to manage and maintain learning management systems
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training processes and delivery
• Great role to join a supportive & innovative team that works towards creating real impact!

Do you have a passion for training and development, coupled with technical expertise in Learning Management Systems (LMS)? CSIRO has an exciting opportunity for a Training Systems Officer to join our ACDP Operations Team, where you'll play a crucial role in fostering regulatory compliance and excellence at the ACDP.

As a Training Systems Officer, you will facilitate essential training across microbiological containment, regulatory standards and role-specific competencies as required by facility staff and external associates, ensuring our site meets the standards and requirements. Your primary responsibilities will include the administration and maintenance of our electronic LMS, as well as supporting policies, systems, and procedures to achieve our training & regulatory objectives. To excel in this role, you should have a strong background in training and development, demonstrating proficiency in LMS administration. Your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as your well-developed interpersonal skills will be essential as you engage with a diverse range of stakeholders across the Business Unit, and enable you to facilitate effective training programs and foster a collaborative environment.

Why ACDP? The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) is at the forefront of disease preparedness, and is a vital part of Australia’s biosecurity infrastructure. Our infrastructure, programs, people & partners, and their expertise, help to protect Australia’s economy and environment, and the health and social wellbeing of our nation. Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of our operations, and will help us in analysing, designing, implementing and evaluating the training programs that give our researchers the edge.

If you are tech-savvy, adept at LMS administration, and interested in working in a dynamic & innovative environment where your expertise will be utilised in stimulating new ways, this would be a great opportunity for you, and we encourage you to apply now!

Your duties will include:

• Under limited supervision, undertaking a range of administrative tasks to successfully administer ACDP’s electronic Learning Management System (LMS), including report generation, documentation management and resolution of issues identified by users.
• Acting as point of contact for LMS users across site, providing training support and advice in the use of ACDP’s electronic Learning Management Systems.
• Supporting the ongoing implementation, maintenance and optimisation of ACDP’s LMS, as well as maintaining ACDP’s training documentation, including site-based training matrix.
• Supporting the development of training material for activities undertaken at ACDP and the delivery of on-site training.
• Administering the training reporting system to identify, record and monitor training requirements and completions, security clearances and competency documentation for staff and visitors at ACDP.
• Assisting in the delivery of the ACDP induction process, including the presentation of training material and administrative tasks relating to the induction framework.
• Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with facility users and staff through developing a thorough understanding of their training and compliance needs.

Location: Geelong, VIC – Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP)

Salary: AU$73K – AU$93K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years; Full-time

Reference: 98982

To be considered you will need:

• Essential criteria:
  • Relevant degree and/or equivalent experience in training and development, or in a similar role.
  • Experience in learning management system administration and demonstrated ability to configure and maintain existing electronic systems. (E.g. experience working as a Training Coordinator, System Administrator, or similar role). 
  • Demonstrable experience as an advisor and contributor to teams and networks of scientific and/or industry colleagues, with a proven ability to foster a culture of knowledge transfer, open communication, coaching and collaboration. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with a range of stakeholders in a dynamic team. 
     
• Desirable criteria:
  • Experience conducting training under a quality framework and associated procedures.
  • An understanding adult learning principles.
  • Experience in Learning and Development.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are only open to Australian Citizens.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. As this position will be based at ACDP, the successful candidate will be required to:

• Undertake a pre-employment background check.
• Undertake a National Health Security Check (to be arranged post-commencement).
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 (to be arranged post-commencement).

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply online, and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter, responding to each of the selection criteria in detail, that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.

Applications close

9 February 2025, 11:00pm AEDT