Training and Skills Officer, Fiji

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Training and Skills Officer will support and deliver Pre- and Post- Departure Briefings for workers participating in the Labour Mobility Programs. The role also includes developing applicant employability skills to improve their employment opportunities. Training delivery will support national efforts to build a work-ready pool of potential workers to supply labour market needs in Australia and New Zealand.

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Training and Skills Officer will:

• Prepare and deliver Pre-Departure Briefings to workers before they depart overseas.

• Prepare and deliver the Post-Deployment Briefings to workers when they return from overseas.

• Ensure that the Ministry of Employment, Productivity & Industrial Relations’ NEC Foreign Employment Services team are trained and ready to assist in this delivery when necessary.

• Prepare and maintain up-to-date Pre- and Post- Departure (Arrival) Briefing resources and materials relevant to the Fiji context.

• Identify and engage local partners that can add value to the delivery of the Pre- and Post- Departure Briefings and Work Readiness programs.

• Work with partners to coordinate attendance at internal and external Work-Ready Skills Programs, including fitness tests, English courses, digital literacy programs CV preparation and interview skills

• Participate in meetings and other activities relevant to this role.

• Complete required administrative tasks linked to this role, including working with the Quality, Learning and Performance (QLP) Coordinator to distribute surveys and collate feedback from workers.

Required Qualifications:

About you

It is essential you have excellent training and communication skills, for engagement with large cohorts of participants. You must be self-motivated and demonstrate a high level of initiative.
It is expected you have experience in developing and implementing delivering training programs and have strong organisational and time management skills.

The boxes you must tick:

• Tertiary qualification in education, training, or similar relevant discipline or at least 3 years demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and facilitation of training programs and coaching/mentoring of others.
• Certificate I or II in Train the Trainer.
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Demonstrated understanding of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) processes, principles, and practices.
• Understanding of Pacific Labour Mobility programs.
• Experience in fast-paced working environments, with tight deadlines.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills for high-level external engagement and report writing.

This position is open to nationals of Fiji. We encourage people with disabilities to apply. Salary is competitive and based on local labour standards. If this sounds like you, please visit the Palladium website to submit a CV and cover letter demonstrating your fit for the team.

https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/10795?c=palladium