Lead Workforce Transition

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to the Victorian public, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.
Our People Services division at AV oversees Human Resources, Injury Management, Organisational Design, Workplace Relations and Workforce Transition,.
As a team of injury management and transition specialists who are passionate about what they do, the ADAPT team sits within the wider People and Culture business area.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Workforce Transition & Strategies, this role is responsible for the delivery of AV's rehabilitation and transition projects/programs as well as providing coaching, mentoring and support to staff, peers and managers, across the organisation. It is focused on ensuring employees have pathways to sustainable employment and vocational pursuits following an injury.
The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

- Managing projects/programs using the AV Project Management Framework and associated templates and procedures, to meet desired time, budget, compliance, and quality objectives
- Create and implement new professional initiatives, policies and procedures to better support workforce transition & rehabilitation
- Take a ‘hands on approach' to support staff with holistic pathway transition and mentoring, including: retirement planning, WorkCover claim management and Employment Support Services
- Develop and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders and provide specialist advice relating to WorkCover processes and workforce transition
- Consult with staff, identifying areas of development to best support workforce transition

About you
Ambulance Victoria is currently seeking an experienced Professional Services Project Manager to lead transition and rehabilitation initiatives, across the organisation.
Suited to a multi-disciplined individual who is an experienced project manager within large, complex organisations and has a strong background in HR, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Employment Support and WorkCover.

**To be successful in the role, you will have**:

- A significant understanding of organisational redeployment and mobility issues, and various legislation, organisational objectives and relevant staff agreements that impact upon these issues
- Applied knowledge of worker's compensation legislation & relevant practices
- Demonstrated experience managing project/programs in large, complex organisations
- The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and, address sensitive issues with staff and managers
- Knowledge of the Victorian labour market and health care industry
- Experience providing employment support services and career counselling/coaching to professionals

Working at AV
We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities. If you're ready to play an integral role and deliver results that help make a real difference, we want to hear from you
Successful applicants will need to have received the mandated COVID-19 vaccinations and be willing to complete pre-employment screening including a Police Check.
The position is graded at AV5. The AV grade salary range for AV5 position is $124,681 to $147,392 plus 10.5% superannuation. Salary on commencement is offered at the base of the AV grade.
How to apply
- A covering letter
- A resume

At all levels of our organisation, a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.