Learning and Development

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Anaconda values the development of our team and take the steps to engage various learning premises through online learning, hands on training and consistent upskilling opportunities.

In 2023, 62% of Support Group and Management vacancies were filled by internal candidates — dedicated team members who have grown, upskilled, and advanced within our business.

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ANACONDA ACADEMY

Inspire your career here at Anaconda!

Take your career to the next level and undergo a nationally accredited training course with the Anaconda Academy. Learn the best practices related to everyday retail skills required to grow within the industry.

 

Certificate III Retail

This qualification prepares you for or enhances your skills in a customer-focused role in retail, equipping you with product knowledge and skills at your Anaconda store. This qualification provides a pathway towards Certificate IV in Retail Management and can lead to opportunities as a Supervisor, Team Leader or Store Manager.

 

Certificate IV Retail

This qualification prepares you for or enhances your skills in a leadership role in retail management environment. You will gain essential skills for team leadership, customer engagement, and achieving organisational goals. This qualification provides you a pathway towards a Certificate IV or Diploma of Leadership & Management.

EMERGING LEADERS

The Emerging Leaders Program is an exclusive initiative that aims to provide passionate and high-performing Team Leaders with opportunities to advance and expand their careers within Anaconda.

The program is spread over 6 months and is specifically crafted to take participants out of their comfort zones and into their learning zones by providing them with challenges and support from facilitators, coaches, Store and Regional Managers. The participants will be equipped with all the necessary tools and resources to succeed in the program. 

Apart from professional development, this program also aims to provide participants with self and team leadership skills that are transferable in all aspects of life.

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INSPIRING LEADERS PROGRAM

We offer an annual learning & development program especially designed for ambitious Team Members.

Inspiring Leaders is a comprehensive leadership development program designed for our store team member talent to challenge their thinking and equip them with skills and resources to be a future Team Leader within the business.

Team Leader positions are not guaranteed upon completion of the program; however, our aim is to develop the Inspiring Leaders participants, so they have the skills and experience to get closer to achieving that goal with large numbers of previous participants moving on to receive Team Leader promotions. 

The Inspiring Leaders Program runs for 3 months and includes a range of learning activities including on-the-job learning in store and 3 face to face classroom learning blocks in Melbourne

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

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In addition, we engage with suppliers and host regular training nights, both in person and via webinars with education and product giveaways.

Start your next adventure with Anaconda today