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Project Manager - Workforce Development Programs

Odyssey House Victoria

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  • Leading AOD Community Services Organisation
  • Work within a culture committed to supporting a dedicated values-led workforce
  • Make a difference to people’s lives in a client facing role
  • Above award salary for Educational Services Award General Staff Level 7 role
  • Plus, super, 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging benefits

Odyssey House is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce drug use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. Odyssey House is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use problems.The Odyssey Institute is also a registered training organisation (RTO ID 20995) and holds registration with VicRoads for the provision of drink and drug driver behaviour change programs. The Odyssey Institute holds a Skills First contract with the Department of Education and Training for provision of government subsidised training. Along with fee for service contracts held with specific health and welfare agencies, the Institute holds a strong strategic position in the health and community services industry sectors for provision of quality training and assessment services. In conjunction with the RTO function, the Institute and manager also coordinates, promotes, and delivers the VicRoads Drink and Drug Drive Behaviour Change Programs, and retains the required registration requirements with VicRoads.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and passionate AOD professional who wants to extend and share their own capabilities through driving the development of programs to raise the awareness and create change in AOD workforce capability. This role provides the opportunity for the right person to drive and have input into the creation of a range of workforce development programs covering critical areas of need such as recognising and responding to risk of family violence, the early signs of child sexual abuse and other priority areas of AOD workforce development need. This role provides the opportunity to make a positive difference indirectly but effectively to our community and someone’s life, through sharing their expertise and know-how and to enhance the awareness of the diverse AOD workforce.

What we can give YOU!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best. We believe in giving people real flexibility in their work.

Our Workplace Flexibility policy enables our staff to be great at work, and great at home too! OHV employees have access to generous employee benefits including:

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum.
  • Flexible work arrangements including 48/52 purchased leave.
  • A vast array of training and professional development opportunities
  • A progressive workplace culture committed to making your workplace experience an engaging and rewarding one.

The position

The position is offered as a maximum term contract to 31 March 2023. The position is based at Footscray.

The key purpose of the position is to project manage and synthesise the skills of a team of subject matter and learning development experts in the development of key AOD workforce development programs mentioned above.

A day in the life of this position includes: collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and agents, drawing on and synthesising the distinct and critical skills and knowledge of others to manage the achievement of a range of project deliverables. The project deliverables are a range of engaging learning and program materials and strategies targeting the AOD workforce.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have excellent attention to detail.
  • Possess a relevant health and or welfare tertiary qualification e.g., in Business, Human Resources, Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health Sciences or working towards completion of relevant qualification.
  • Possess well-developed planning and organisational skills.
  • Be approachable and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Be a team player who is supportive of your colleagues.
  • Be driven by your moral values, which will be aligned to those of Odyssey House.

More information

The full position description can be found at https://odyssey.org.au/work-with-us/careers-at-odyssey/.

Please note applications will only be accepted by clicking Apply Now. Please do not apply via recruitment websites or via email. Please remember to address your application to Carol Williams, Manager Odyssey Institute, and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.  

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Carol Williams on 0438 048 843, or at [email protected], using the subject line: Project Manager - Workforce Development Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV 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

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV 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.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.

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