Manager, Health Workforce & Development

Manager, Health Workforce & DevelopmentFocus on workforce succession planning, development of education programs and training, and partnerships to support clinical operationsClassifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Other
• Permanent / Full Time

Key points

• Bring your skills to help build a workforce strategy for the future
• Do you have experience in strategy development?
• Generous salary with salary packaging increasing your take home pay

DescriptionAre you looking for a rewarding job? We are currently seeking a Manager – Health, Workforce and Development to join the RFDS. The role will provide leadership, strategy development and stakeholder engagement with a strong focus on strategic workforce development for RFDS South Eastern Section.The role can be based in either Dubbo, Broken Hill or Sydney and will be expected to work between the bases leading the portfolio of strategic workforce development, education and research. Which location will you choose?The RoleReporting to the Executive General Manager – Health Services Development your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, direction, coordination, advice, and guidance to build a workforce of the future
• Build the workforce strategy and plan with a future focus to include all health teams at RFDSSE
• Identify and engage in projects and programs that align to the strategy, addressing the health service workforce needs, models and future directions
• Focus on workforce succession planning, development of education programs and training, and partnerships to support clinical operations
• Lead strategic partnerships with educational institutions and colleges to build long term training and development models for a range of health staff into the future
• Be the strategic lead for RFDSSE in building the workforce that is focused on career opportunities in rural and remote healthcare
• Align education and development programs with the strategic directions of the RFDSSE
• Manage the acquisition and maintenance of educational assets and equipment
• Source grant funding and other means of financial contribution
• Partner with RFDS Federation Colleagues
• Support and contribute to a growing research agenda that focusses on rural and remote healthcare

About You

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
• A tertiary qualification in health, education, social impact, project management
• Experience in managing/leading teams and consulting a broad range of stakeholders
• An ability to develop and implement a workforce and development strategy and plan that is aligned to the organisational aspirations
• Proven successful project and change management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including high level written communication skills as an effective consultant and negotiator with all levels of the organisation and with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior health professionals to senior executives both internally and externally
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills including ability to analyse and understand complex information, business processes and concepts to drive informed decision making
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to Health and/or clinical education

Evidence of COVID vaccination is a mandatory requirement.Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety form shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.For more information about the position, please email Jenny Beach on jenny.beach@rfdsse.org.au or phone 0439 130 226.To apply: Apply online at our website www.flyingdoctor.org.au/careers, please include your Cover Letter, CV, and details of two referees as part of your application.The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.RFDSSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer