About Us:
The Australian Counselling Association is the largest peak body dedicated to promoting excellence in the counselling and psychotherapy profession. Our purpose is to support our members through advocacy, education, and resources, growing a community of skilled and ethical practitioners.

We are passionate about driving the continuous professional growth of our members by providing cutting-edge learning opportunities. As we embark on a new and exciting journey to redefine our professional development programs, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary Professional Development Officer to join our team. This is your chance to shape the future direction of our OPD offerings, ensuring our members have access to the latest research, therapies, strategies, and techniques to maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pioneer the assessment and evaluation of OPD providers, exploring new and emerging modalities
• Lead the OPD points assessment process, ensuring rigorous standards
• Identify and onboard new OPD providers, expanding our offerings
• Develop and execute compelling communication and advertising strategies for OPD opportunities
• Ensure audit and compliance, maintaining the highest standards of quality and ethical practice.
• Streamline and enhance systems to provide an exceptional user experience
• Assist in providing impactful professional development opportunities at chapter meetings
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance and uphold professional standards.
• Curate and upload new content while reviewing and updating existing content on platforms.
• Provide guidance and support on the educational program planning
• Engage with top trainers and providers to enrich conference content.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Learning and Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in professional development or adult learning.
• Strong understanding of CPD processes and standards.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
• Proven experience with learning management systems and online collaboration tools.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Skills and Competencies:

• Visionary Leadership: Ability to drive innovation and shape the future of professional development.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to assess the effectiveness of learning programs and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for compelling advertising, stakeholder engagement, and member surveys.
• Project Management: Proficient in managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with learning platforms, online tools, and content management systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build strong relationships with universities, providers, and members to enhance learning offerings.
• Compliance and Audit: Knowledge of compliance standards and the ability to conduct audits.