Opportunity for a Training & Development Lead to join our team Fixed term, part time role (24 hours per week) Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options available to Austin Hospital Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across many campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Discovery & Innovation Unit Austin Health's strategic vision is to be a national leader in research and teaching by developing research and learning across the Austin Health precinct with our University and Research partners. To do this, the Discovery & Innovation Unit (D&I) has a key role in fostering and growing the precinct partnership model to grow the scale and impact of Austin Health's translational and health service researchers.
D&I is recognised as the hub for research and development at Austin Health. Our mission is to encourage, support and guide the development, promotion and application of Austin Health precinct translational research and intellectual property. This enables us to collaborate with researchers to design and implement novel and quality treatment for our community.
About the role The Training & Development Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs that enhance the skills and capabilities of Austin Health Human Research Ethics Committee Members. This role will work closely with other functions of the Discovery & Innovation Unit to identify training needs and develop strategies to address them.
Specific accountabilities: Develop and implement comprehensive learning and development programs. Conduct training needs assessments and identify skill gaps. Develop onboarding resources and programs. Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and seminars. Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments. Provide coaching and support to Human Research Ethics Committee Members to enhance their professional development. Monitor and report on training outcomes and metrics. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in learning and development. Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organisation. About you To be successful in this role, you will need:
Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in Education, or a related field. Proven experience in designing and delivering learning and development programs. Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS). Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging. A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Mentoring and career development opportunities. Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists. Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Heidi Gaulke, Director, Discovery & Innovation Unit at
Application closing date: 14 January 2025 Job type: Fixed term - Part time
Job classification: Undefined
Contact: - Director, Discovery & Innovation Unit
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