TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM

The Branch Commissioner, Training will coordinate the delivery of Wood Badge training and development related services principally to adult members of Scouts ACT, and some older youth members, to support the Youth Program. The position does so through targeted and ongoing advice, assistance, and information sharing in relation to Wood Badge training, via a variety of mechanisms.

• Provide management and coordination for the delivery of the Wood Badge training program
• Support, mentor, and assist Training Team members, and others supporting Wood Badge training
• Support Members and youth members in relation to Wood Badge training, and related training opportunities
• Be engaged in the development and refinement of the Wood Badge training curriculum

• Facilitate the ongoing training and development of the Joey Scout section leaders.
• Provide networking and planning opportunities for Joey Scout section leaders.
• Coordinate the development, publication and sharing of resources for the section.

• Facilitate the ongoing training and development of the Cub Scout section leaders.
• Provide networking and planning opportunities for Cub Scout section leaders.
• Coordinate the development, publication and sharing of resources for the section.

• Facilitate the ongoing training and development of the Scout section leaders.
• Provide networking and planning opportunities for Scout section leaders.
• Coordinate the development, publication and sharing of resources for the section.

• Facilitate the ongoing training and development of the Venturer Scout section leaders.
• Provide networking and planning opportunities for Venturer Scout section leaders.
• Coordinate the development, publication and sharing of resources for the section.

• Lead, guide, and manage the ACT Branch Adventurous Activities team
• Provide support to the Assistant Chief Commissioner, Adult Training & Development.
• Lead the effective and high quality delivery of the Scouting Program’s adventurous activities.
• Support the ‘Youth leading, Adult supporting’ philosophy of Scouts Australia.
• Manage and contribute to the development of the adventurous activities budget, policies, and procedures, and other supporting information

The Branch Commissioner (VET) (BC VET) works with the SAIT Assessor, with key responsibilities of providing support, assisting in the selection, recruitment and on-going support of SAIT Assessors, and in the sign-off of qualifications for appropriate processing and issue.  The BC VET will undertake responsibilities as outlined, working closely with National and Senior Branch members and employees as outlined. 

The BC VET will provide support in the assessment of nationally accredited Units of Competency through a process of Recognition of Prior Learning – (RPL) for the assessment of Training Packages on the scope of Scouts Australia Institute of Training (RTO 5443).

The role will assist in ensuring that SAIT remains a compliant, vibrant and relevant RTO to its members and potentially the wider community and assist in supporting SAIT initiatives for growth and development.

The Branch Commissioner, Youth Leadership Training & Development will: 

• Lead and manage the youth Leadership Courses alongside youth and adult facilitators. 
• Lead and manage the Personal Development course alongside youth and adult facilitators. 
• Lead and manage the Youth Helper Course alongside youth and adult facilitators. 
• Support Youth in their development journey

The Branch Commissioner, Outdoor Adventure Skills will support leaders in delivering the Scout Program with a particular focus on the provision of OAS Program activities to ensure opportunity for all youth members to participate in all OAS programs as they choose. 

The Branch Commissioner, OAS will liaise with the Adventurous Activity Commissioner and activity team leaders to develop OAS-aligned programs for delivery. These may occur at Group or Section levels, or at dedicated, OAS stage-based events (e.g. Stage 4 Bushcraft - “Introduction to Pioneering” day, Stage 5-7 - Cycling - "multi-day Cycle Touring expedition", etc.

• Lead and manage the ACT leaders and Youth in participating in a wide variety of OAS programs
• Liaise with the Adventurous Activity Commissioner to develop OAS aligned programs for youth members
• Organise and support Youth members across the Branch to use the 2-up assessment approach
• Ensure Scouts ACT website/communication/calendar information that relates to the Outdoor Adventure Skills portfolio and outcomes is correct and reviewed regularly