Job Description

As MANAWISE continues to grow rapidly, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new position within our team.This role has been created to strengthen how we develop, support, and empower our people ensuring we continue to deliver the highest standard of care to children and young
people.

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can build something meaningful from the ground up, this is your opportunity!

About the Opportunity This is not your typical Learning & Development role. At MANAWISE, learning is at the heart of everything we do because when our people grow, the children and young people we support thrive.

We’re looking for a dynamic, creative, and purpose-driven Learning & Development Officer to build capability across our organisation. You’ll design and deliver impactful learning experiences that
empower frontline teams to provide exceptional, values-led care.

What You’ll Do

• Design engaging, high-quality learning content across diverse topics and audiences
• Deliver training through multiple formats: e-learning, workshops, webinars, and face-to-face
• Build learning pathways and development plans for teams and individuals
• Ensure learning translates into real-world capability and best-practice care
• Manage and evolve a central Learning Resources Library
• Track, analyse, and report on learning outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Support leadership development and strategic initiatives
• Lead recruitment-focused engagement sessions and campaigns
• Embed cultural practices and organisational values into everyday learning

What Success Looks Like

• Teams are equipped and confident to deliver exceptional care
• Learning programs are engaging, measurable, and impactful
• Compliance and quality standards are consistently met
• Training delivers real improvements in practice and audit outcomes

What You Bring

• Current TCI Train the Trainer Certification (highly desirable)
• 2+ years’ experience in L&D within child services or similar sector
• Strong instructional design skills (e.g., Canva, Sway, or similar)
• Experience across multiple learning platforms and delivery methods
• Excellent digital and content creation capability
• Knowledge of child protection frameworks (highly regarded)
• A values-driven, authentic, and integrity-led approach

Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle
• Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card)
• National Police Check (within 12 months)
• QLD Department of Communities Check

Why Join MANAWISE?

• Join a rapidly growing organisation where your role truly matters
• Help shape and build the L&D function from the ground up
• Work within a supportive, purpose-driven team culture
• Access leadership supervision and ongoing development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing

About Us

MANAWISE is a youth-focused service provider committed to creating connected, caring, and thriving communities. We support vulnerable children and young people through evidence-informed, culturally grounded care, guided by our core values of connection, care, and kindness.

Our Vision: To see lives transformed, our sector renewed—and enjoy the journey together. Our Mission: Supporting young people to live values-based, purpose-driven lives. Our Purpose: Quality people | Quality care | In-purpose

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to bring learning to life and
help transform outcomes for children and young people, we’d love to hear from
you. Apply now and grow with us!