• Full-time, Ongoing.
• Based at Richmond
• $99,631.02 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

Honesty Trust Respect Concern Love

Are you passionate about empowering teams and shaping the future of workforce development? Odyssey Victoria is on the lookout for a Workforce Development Coordinator to lead innovative initiatives, foster growth, be a champion for change and ensure our people thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Why Odyssey Victoria?

We are a place of hope and transformation, helping individuals overcome addiction and reconnect with their families and communities. Guided by values of Respect, Concern, Honesty, Trust, and Love, our diverse teams create real change for those in need.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the People and Culture Manager you will implement OV’s Workforce Development Strategy by building professional development pathways, driving wellbeing benefits and initiatives, supporting inclusion and diversity, enhance learning opportunities and fostering retention & recognition.

• Lead the design and implementation of a forward-thinking workforce development strategy aligned with our mission and values.
• Create leadership coaching and mentoring opportunities, track employee competencies, and develop clear career progression frameworks.
• Drive initiatives that improve accessibility for neurodiverse and underrepresented groups, ensuring a welcoming workplace for all.
• Collaborate with the Odyssey Institute to deliver impactful learning opportunities and training programs for both clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Develop programs to support physical, mental, and emotional health, addressing workplace stressors and enhancing employee satisfaction.
• Review and refine recruitment strategies to attract top talent and align with our workforce goals.
• Oversee initiatives like our Reward and Recognition program, ensuring staff feel valued and supported.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, implement legislative updates, and adapt workforce policies to reflect best practices.
• Work with managers and stakeholders to identify skills gaps, design training solutions, and align workforce capabilities with client needs.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic thinker and self-starter with a passion for workforce development.
• Proven experience in human resources, project management, training coordination or relevant applicable experience.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as, school-orientated part-year hours and monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements)
• NFP Salary Packaging options

Sound like you?

Please apply directly via our career’s website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Emily Howells, People & Culture Manager and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Emily at [email protected], using the subject line: Workforce Development Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will close once a suitable candidate has been selected which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!

About Odyssey House Victoria

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey Victoria we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Our commitment to diversity

At OV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA+, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.