If you’re a strategic and motivated individual with a passion for building workforce capability, this brand-new role at West Moreton Health could be for you. As the Manager Workforce Strategy and Development, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the dynamic functions of workforce and establishment and organisational development, as well as coordinate the development and implementation of West Moreton Health’s strategic workforce plan. There’s never been a more exciting time to join our health service, start a new journey with us!

• Permanent Full Time opportunity

Job details

About the role

This role is also responsible for developing and coordinating the implementation of the Health Service's workforce strategic plan, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, and leading inclusion and diversity activities in a large, complex, and evolving healthcare environment.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Extensive experience in leading organisational development, workforce and establishment management, inclusion and diversity and strategic workforce planning projects in a large complex environment and the ability to understand, risk manage and escalate resourcing issues and risks as necessary.
• Success in identifying and analysing service needs to plan and develop an efficient workforce strategy and development service through the development of appropriate service delivery models, team capability, team capacity, and team culture.
• Proven ability to establish clear strategic and operational planning frameworks and performance standards, as they relate to workforce, leadership , culture and diversity, to manage service demands and measure delivery of performance outcomes which contribute to high-quality service delivery.
• Excellent consultation, communication, and interpersonal skills appropriate to a large and diverse organisation.
• Success in leading and developing diverse teams to engage multiple internal and external relationships, including the ability to deal with the competing needs of various government, non-government, and community stakeholders.
• Strategic knowledge of, and commitment to, industry best practice and relevant legislation, including knowledge of contemporary approaches to strategic workforce planning, organisational development, workforce and establishment management, and inclusion and diversity concepts, practices, and procedures.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM796783_10 Manager Workforce Strategy and Development_RD (PDF, 168KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants