Senior Learning & Development Consultant

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Melbourne seeks a Senior Learning and Development Consultant to redesign a suite of leadership development initiatives for the Child Protection workforce, aligned to the Child Protection Capability Framework and Curriculum.

You will manage projects, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to co-design programs, evaluate outcomes, and identify risks to ensure timely delivery and measurable improvements in leadership capability and service

Qualifications

• System thinker with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Team player able to build relationships with the team and key stakeholders to co-design leadership development programs.
• Passionate about innovative learning design and delivery models for leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Lead redesign of a suite of Child Protection leadership development initiatives to build capability.
• Work with the team to design, develop, implement and evaluate leadership programs aligned to the Capability Framework and Curriculum.
• Identify and manage risks and issues to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and measurable outcomes.

Skills

System thinker

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Learning design

Risk management

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

Are you

• A system thinker with strong project management skills and an eye for detail?
• A team player that can swiftly build and maintain productive relationships within a team and with key stakeholders to collaborate on co-designing leadership development programs to benefit the Child Protection Workforce?
• Passionate about innovative learning design and delivery models to create a contemporary leadership development program for the workforce?

Reporting to the Manager, Child Protection Leadership Development, the Senior Learning and Development Consultant will support the redesign of a suite of Child Protection leadership development initiatives to help build leadership capability in the Child Protection workforce to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

Part of a close-knit team, the Senior Learning and Development Consultant will work closely with the team to support the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a suite of leadership development programs tailored to the child protection workforce that are aligned to the Child Protection Capability Framework and Curriculum. This will require demonstrated project management and evaluation skills, particularly the ability to proactively identify and manage risks, including escalating complex program-specific issues.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Manage and oversee the full life cycle of projects to meet developmental objectives including:
• Leading research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
• Supporting the delivery of projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
• Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
  • Conduct or participate in learning needs analysis to ensure learning and development offerings align with the needs of the organisation.
  • Provide expert advice and evidence-based recommendations on learning and development opportunities that align with the needs of the department and which result in beneficial and measureable outcomes.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please vis it Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.