Team Lead - Learning

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Member & Volunteer Learning Team Lead to drive the development and delivery of high-quality learning programs that empower our members and volunteers across NSW. This role is at the heart of shaping how we engage, support and strengthen the Society’s diverse volunteer network, ensuring they have the tools, skills and confidence to make a real difference in the community. You’ll be leading a small, dedicated team and working closely with stakeholders across the state to roll out innovative programs, embed compliance and continually improve learning opportunities that align with our mission.

Your Responsibility

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of engaging learning programs for members and volunteers.
• Manage and inspire a small team to achieve results and support professional growth.
• Drive stakeholder engagement to ensure statewide uptake of programs and initiatives.
• Oversee reporting, analysis and project management to deliver outcomes on time and within scope.
• Develop tools, resources and systems that strengthen learning and compliance processes.
• Partner with colleagues across the organisation to roll out new initiatives and support consistent program delivery.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in member and volunteer learning.

You Will Need

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in adult education, communications, human services or a related field.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver engaging learning solutions.
• Proficiency in digital tools, databases and reporting systems.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a genuine passion for supporting volunteers and members.
• A valid NSW Driver License and ability to travel around the State as needed. 

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check, Working with Children check. 

At Vinnies, we believe our employees are key to our success. You are offered opportunities that make a difference in people’s lives, ongoing learning, and development programs, in a supportive, friendly and values driven culture. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.