• Bring your leadership and learning and development skills to a mission that moves you
• Support delivery of authentic, progressive, and inclusive services building a brighter future for young people
• Work from home and our Melbourne CBD office

What is headspace National

headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the role

This key leadership position will lead and manage the Workforce Education and Training team at headspace. This team develops and maintains new-starter orientation programs for the national headspace workforce; supports the implementation of new systems, processes and practices; develops education for early career staff; and designs and delivers conference of the national workforce every two years (headspace forum).

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and maintain the team's strategy, work-plan and budget
• Develop and enhance the technologies, methodologies, capability and capacity of the Workforce Education and Training team
• Support a high-performing team culture aligned to the values of the headspace way
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at headspace national and across the national network
• Lead and co-ordinate a cross-divisional team to deliver the headspace Forum
• Perform instructional design and change management work from time to time

This role is full time, based in Melbourne.

Who we're looking for:

• Tertiary qualification relevant to workplace learning and change management and/or at eight or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience and skills in leading and managing a team including strategy, work-plans and budgets
• Advanced skills in instructional design and change management for the workplace
• A demonstrated focus on collaboration, teamwork and shared success
• An energetic and proactive approach to work, with a commitment to getting things done and doing them well
• Ability to identify and apply a coherent structure and sequence to work, including project planning, problem solving, and delivering project outputs and outcomes
• Strong personal organisation and project management skills
• Strong internal consulting, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven business/commercial acumen
• Business software skills including MS Office and SharePoint.

What's on offer

• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount (for further info go to Smart Salary)
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office
• Professional development opportunities
• First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
• A focus on well-being
• A commitment to diversity

How to Apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to see the position description, and to complete your application. In your application please upload your resume and a cover letter addressing each of the items listed above under 'what we're looking for'.
• For more information contact Simon Dodd, Head of Workforce Development and Planning email: [email protected] using the subject line: National Learning and Development Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia. A Working with Children Check (or State/Territory equivalent) and a Police Check are required for this position.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.