Head of Talent

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Yooralla Full time

Head of Talent & Organisation Development

Location:  Melbourne CBD 
Vacancy Type: Permanent, full-time 
Job reference: 494582

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for developing talent and driving organisational success, we want to hear from you This is your job.

The Head of Talent & Capability Development leads the strategic development and execution of talent management and organizational development initiatives that support the organisation’s purpose and values.

Working closely with the Chief People Officer and senior executives, they will develop Yooralla’s workforce strategy aligning organisation design and development initiatives with current and future capability requirements. They will provide strategic and operational leadership across end-to-end talent and workforce planning and development functions, including talent acquisition and training and development. They will work with the P&C team and senior leaders to embed our workforce strategy, culture and capability plan.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with proven leadership skills in senior leadership roles, demonstrating depth and breadth across multiple area of people and culture capability.

This position is located in Head Office, however travel to other Yooralla locations is required.

To be successful in this role you'll share Yooralla’s values and have:

Key Responsibilities

Specific Role Responsibilities

Talent Management Leadership Development Organisational Development Training and Development Employee Engagement and Inclusion Leadership

All employees are responsible for:

Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with disability, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) (2008); Working to ensure high-quality and safe supports and services for NDIS participants,
meeting and exceeding the NDIS Practice Standards and
Quality Indicators; Meeting obligations under all relevant Victorian and Commonwealth legislation; Working in accordance with the Yooralla Code of Conduct and Employee Manual.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the role. Duties and requirements may be adjusted based on organizational needs and priorities.

Selection Criteria

Mandatory Requirements 

International Police Check (if required) NDIS Worker Screening Check Current and valid proof of identity in Australia

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Professional Experience

Extensive experience in two or more fields of human resources, ideally including talent management and organizational development, with proven experience in a senior leadership role. Experience in community and /or disability services highly regarded. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful talent management and organizational development strategies in complex settings with multiple remote workplace challenges and a diverse workforce. Experience leading recruitment specialists and managing the training function. Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership and drive best practice in performance management, leadership development, organisation culture and employee engagement. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills and a flexible leadership style that encourages others to thrive. Experience with a range of HR systems and applications and the ability to analyse data and use insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. Experience leading change management and organizational transformation initiatives.

Personal Skills and Attributes

Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term plans that align with organizational goals. Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in using data to inform decisions and measure success. Adaptability: Flexibility to manage change and adapt strategies as needed. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Sound like you?

Click 'Apply Now' below. A resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria are essential for this job application. Please ensure you have attached them at the time of submission.

Our culture 

At Yooralla, you’ll work at Victoria’s most established and recognised for purpose disability service provider with more than 100 years of experience offering high quality support services to people with disability. We work in partnership with adults and children, their families and carers to enable them to live the lives they choose.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People to apply. 

Find out more about our work culture and what we do.

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