Workforce Development Lead

Benetas; Eastern View; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Career progression opportunities

Scholarship program

Job summary

Benetas is seeking a Workforce Development Lead to join the People, Culture and Diversity team on a full-time 12-month contract. You will lead a small team of two and deliver learning, capability and organisational development across workforce readiness, employee development and high performance.

The role embeds the Capability Framework, develops scopes and plans, and partners with internal and external providers to drive evidence-informed solutions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, business, organisational psychology or related field.
• Experience in learning and development, workforce development or capability building.
• Experience leading a team and coaching direct reports.
• Strong project management with scope, timelines and budgets.
• Experience using data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Familiarity with eLearning tools such as Articulate.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver learning, capability and organisational development solutions.
• Embed the organisation's Capability Framework and learning solutions.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets and communication plans.
• Identify capability gaps and develop talent pipelines and employment pathways.
• Lead employee lifecycle listening and people-system practices to enhance experience and data.
• Oversee workforce reports and translate insights for leaders.
• Evaluate impact of learning solutions and build partnerships with providers.

Job description

• Temporary full time until September 2027
• Hawthorn East location + 2 days WFH
• Lead a team of two in meaningful workforce, capability and org development initiatives

Lead change with compassion

Join our team of 2200+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

Benetas is seeking an experienced Workforce Development Lead to join our People, Culture and Diversity team on a full time 12-month contract. You will lead a small team of two, with the Talent Management team and bring together learning and development, workforce planning, people systems, workforce insights and organisational capability to deliver high quality, person centred, and evidence-informed solutions that make a difference.

• Design, develop and deliver learning, capability and organisational development solutions and initiatives that support workforce readiness, employee development and high performance
• Embed Benetas’ Capability Framework and associated learning solutions
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, deliverables and communication and engagement plans
• Identify capability gaps and develop talent pipelines and employment pathways to support workforce continuity and organisational resilience
• Lead employee lifecycle listening and people-system practices to enhance employee experience, efficiency, compliance and workforce data, including WGEA reporting
• Oversee the preparation of workforce and capability reports and translate workforce data and employee insights into practical advice and recommendations for leaders
• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of learning and organisational development solutions
• Build effective partnerships with internal and external learning providers, vendors and other stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders at all levels to achieve successful outcomes

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources, business, organisational psychology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in learning and development, workforce development, organisational development, capability building or organisational culture initiatives
• Experience working in a complex, dispersed or multi-site organisation
• Experience leading and developing a team, with the ability to coach and support direct reports to deliver quality outcomes
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement
• Experience designing learning content and solutions using contemporary approaches, including blended learning, flipped classroom and experiential methods.
• Experience using data to identify trends, develop insights, measure effectiveness and inform strategic recommendations, including strong skills in Excell
• Strong consultation, influencing and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations with diplomacy and tact, and facilitate workshops
• Familiarity with eLearning authoring tools, such as Articulate, will be highly regarded

All persons at Benetas will need to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment or engagement. You can find out more information here.

Why Benetas?

• This is a role with real purpose, where you will undertake meaningful and fulfilling work, positively impacting the lives of older Australians
• Hybrid working - Hawthorn East location with free parking & close to PT + 2 days WFH
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Career Progression - Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards - celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Interested in developing a career with Benetas.

Applications close Sunday 13 September.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.

We are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.