Senior Workforce Capability Coordinator, Workforce Education and Development

Department of Health Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Workforce Capability Coordinator to lead data-driven workforce development initiatives across the Victorian mental health sector. The role focuses on gathering insights, evaluating outcomes, and guiding program design to meet identified needs.

You will collaborate with internal teams, presenters and sector partners to ensure timely, high-quality program delivery and dissemination of evidence-based resources.

Qualifications

• A qualification or experience in a relevant mental health discipline is highly desirable.
• A relevant tertiary degree or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or experience in training and workforce development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, management, analysis and evaluation of workforce development data to identify capability needs and gaps across Victoria's clinical and community mental health sectors.
• Lead process improvement projects that strengthen how workforce development programs are identified, assessed, planned, delivered and monitored.
• Plan, coordinate and support promotion and delivery of workforce development programs, including workshops and training for clinical and community mental health workforces.

Education

A relevant tertiary degree or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Experience in training and workforce development

Mental health discipline knowledge

Job description

Senior Workforce Capability Coordinator, Workforce Education and Development

Department of Health Victoria – Melbourne VIC

The Senior Workforce Capability Coordinator also supports the delivery of the Collaborative Centre's workforce development programs and initiatives across the sector, ensuring they are responsive to identified workforce needs and contribute to broader workforce capability priorities.

About you:

Key Accountabilities Include:

• Lead the collection, management, analysis and evaluation of workforce development program data, including participation, reach and outcomes, together with workforce needs data, to identify capability needs and gaps across Victoria's clinical and community mental health sectors. Produce reports and insights that inform program design, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Lead process improvement projects that strengthen how workforce development programs are identified, assessed, planned, delivered and monitored. Develop, document and refine the systems, tools and procedures needed for consistent, high-quality and efficient delivery of programs delivered, promoted and co-ordinated by the Collaborative Centre.
• Plan, coordinate and support the promotion and delivery of workforce development programs for clinical and community mental health workforces, including workshops, seminars, training and other capability development activities. Work with internal teams, presenters, training providers and sector partners to ensure programs are effectively planned, promoted and delivered on time, to a consistent standard and in response to identified workforce needs. Directly deliver or facilitate programs where required and support the dissemination of evidence-based workforce development resources across the sector.

Qualification(s)

• A qualification or experience in a relevant mental health discipline is highly desirable.
• A relevant tertiary degree or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or experience in training and workforce development is desirable.

Specialist Expertise

• Knowledge of Victoria's mental health and wellbeing system, and the ability to identify trends and opportunities that shape workforce needs are essential.
• Demonstrated experience delivering, implementing and evaluating workforce development programs using evidence-informed approaches is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in collecting, managing and analysing workforce and program data using the latest technology (including AI), data platforms and dashboards to support the translation of findings into clear insights for decision makers is essential.
• People with their own Lived and Living Experience, including as a consumer, family member, carer, supporter or kin, are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at*********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity seeinclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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