Workforce Development & Training Manager

• Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), Permanent.
• Based at Richmond.
• $113,479.23 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

About Odyssey House Victoria:

Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

About this opportunity:

The Workforce Development & Training Manager is a newly created role, responsible for leading the new strategic priority of building a capable, skilled, and supported workforce, as OHV continues to invest in the development of our staff.

The position is specifically purposed to strengthen lived and living experience support and employment pathways into all areas of OHV, increase learning and development opportunities for all staff, and grow an AOD workforce for OHV and for the broader sector.

Accordingly, this position will also oversee and support the operations and viability of our Odyssey Institute which is the registered training organisation (RTO) of OHV, who deliver training courses aimed at the Community Health and Welfare Sector and the VicRoads Drink Drug Drive Behaviour Change Program.

Key areas of focus:

• Workforce Development.
• Odyssey Institute.
• Staff Management and Development.

Duties include but are not limited to…

• Leading the development and implementation of a contemporary workforce development strategy aligned with the organisation’s strategic plan, vision and values. This includes identifying staff professional development needs.
• Exploring the development of a co-designed lived experience workforce strategy that includes designated and non-designated roles, tailored support offered to this workforce, and learning and development opportunities.
• Establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with external providers, industry experts, and educational institutions to ensure that staff are appropriately supported in their professional development.
• Collecting and analysing each programs requirements to design the appropriate learning solutions to fill capability gaps in identified areas of need.
• Overseeing the establishment and implementation of workforce development initiatives, including establishing clear processes, communication, implementation plans and reporting.
• Improving the capacities and skills of OHV clinical staff in the provision of intersectional care and treatment to people and families. This may include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, and those who are from a CALD culture, identify as LGBTIQA+, are affected by family violence, trauma or problem gambling and/or have co-existing mental health issues etc.
• Overseeing the functions and performance of the Odyssey Institute including development and delivery of a suite of training programs, new courses, and other initiatives
• Ensuring all staff understand and are trained in appropriate policies, procedures, and systems.
• Providing leadership and professional development opportunities and contribute to the work of the staff, flexibly responding to staff needs, and giving and receiving support and constructive feedback.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

Key Selection Criteria:

We are looking for an experienced and individual to join our wider OHV leadership team and contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation.To be successful in this role, you must have…

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, or a related field.
2. 3 years+ experience in workforce development.
3. Extensive background in designing and delivering training programs.
4. Familiarity with competency framework development and implementation.
5. Experience with e-learning development tools and learning management systems.
6. A keen understanding of current trends and innovations in workforce development.
7. Flexible and adaptable, able to work autonomously and in ambiguous situations.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of key selection criteria, please click HERE.

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill leadership expertise.
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as, school-orientated part-year hours and monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website by clicking ‘Apply Now'(applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered).

Applications should be addressed to Janet Beaumont and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Janet Beaumont, Executive Manager Development, People and Communications on 0438 383 655 or [email protected] using the subject line: Workforce Development & Training Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OHV’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.