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Program Change Lead - Volunteer Training

Surf Life Saving New South Wales

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  • Belrose (hybrid) New South Wales Australia
  • Full Time, Contract/Temp
23 Jan 2026
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Description

About the role

This position is responsible for leading the implementation of a new ‘articulated credit model’ for training delivery and assessment within Surf Life Saving NSW. The role will rationalise volunteer trainer and assessor programs (transitioning from VET-accredited to non-accredited), review and update policies and procedures to align with AQTF criteria, and plan and deliver change management activities including communications and presentations to support volunteer members through the transition.

What's in it for YOU:

  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • An extra paid day off around Christmas time
  • Contribute to a ‘for purpose’ organisation with exceptional leadership
  • Time in Lieu for extra hours worked
  • Continued learning and development opportunities
  • Onsite parking
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) for health and wellbeing
  • Positive, driven and supportive organisational culture
  • Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary carers
  • Modern bright facilities with excellent staff amenities

Some of the key duties will include:

  • Lead the implementation of the articulated credit model for training delivery and assessment
  • Rationalise and redesign volunteer trainer and assessor programs, transitioning from VET-accredited to non-accredited
  • Review, update, and develop policies and procedures to align with AQTF criteria and the new training model
  • Ensure compliance and quality standards are met
  • Support the implementation of new policies and procedures across clubs and branches
  • Develop and deliver communications and presentations to create awareness and support volunteer members through the change
  • Coordinate and/or assist with the development and sharing of resources to assist volunteer educators
  • Provide guidance and support to volunteer trainers and assessors during the transition

What you’ll need:

  • Demonstrated experience in project management and change implementation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities
  • Proven ability to review, develop, and implement policies and procedures
  • Experience with online learning platforms (preferably Canvas)
  • Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
  • Attention to detail and structured approach to project delivery
  • Flexible attitude to work, including evening and weekend work
  • Willingness to travel intrastate
  • Current Driver’s license

Location: Belrose & hybrid work option

Position: Full Time. Contract to June 2027.

Essential Requirements

  • Drivers Licence
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and change implementation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to travel intrastate

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience with online learning platforms (preferably Canvas)
  • Attention to detail and structured approach to project delivery

Application Instruction

 About SLSNSW:

Surf Life Saving NSW is the state’s primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 83,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.

We are an EEO employer, and we embrace the diversity of our people. 

Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW. 

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