Professional Development Manager

Job Description

Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Professional Development Manager to establish and lead our professional development framework and curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark on the industry by creating innovative learning programs that will elevate communication and public relations professionals across Australia. About Us CPRA is the leading NFP industry body for communication and public relations professionals, dedicated to supporting practitioners and advancing the profession in Australia. We support our members through networking opportunities, events, and professional development initiatives that enhance their careers and the reputation of the industry. We represent professionals working in agency, corporate, government, education, and NFP sectors. The Role In this newly created position reporting to the CEO, you will lead and build our training and professional development activities, working with course designers and facilitators to create and deliver high-impact learning experiences that are aligned with strategic goals and capability frameworks. You will ensure that our professional development program addresses current and emerging needs, and will build towards a comprehensive curriculum that supports professionals at all career stages, from emerging practitioners to industry leaders. What You'll Do Develop and implement our professional development strategy and curriculum Manage the design of engaging training programs, workshops, webinars, and self-directed learning opportunities Establish evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement Build and maintain partnerships with external experts to develop commercially viable and best-practice learning content Oversee the operational aspects of training delivery, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting Work with the CPRA team to create promotional materials and marketing plans for professional development offerings Identify innovative approaches to learning that reflect contemporary practice What You'll Bring Proven experience in learning and development, ideally within membership associations, professional services or PR/communications Excellent project management capabilities with the ability to handle multiple initiatives Experience with instructional design and adult learning concepts Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills Solid experience with digital content delivery and technology Commercial awareness and ability to develop sustainable learning programs A passion for professional development and the communication and PR industry If you're passionate about professional development and want to help shape the future of our industry, we want to hear from you! Get in touch - please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and your relevant experience to Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources Industries Public Relations and Communications Services #J-18808-Ljbffr