CAPABILITIES

The role requires the successful candidate to demonstrate the ability to develop authentic relationships, work collaboratively with peers and leaders, identify solutions to complex problems and continuously improve processes, while remaining focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience.
The work program within the role is cyclical but requires critical thinking and problem solving and is reliant upon the successful candidate being able to identify process improvements and efficiencies.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to effectively engage and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and consulting abilities
• Experience in translating organisational strategy into operational actions
• Tertiary qualifications in learning and development, organisational development, Human Resources or a similar field.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Project Officer - Capability and Culture is responsible for the efficient delivery and implementation of initiatives, and provision of expert guidance and strategic insights, to drive best practice and continuous improvement in the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership’s (Academy) Capability and Culture functions, cultivating a culture of high performance across the Academy.

This includes:

• undertaking planning, implementation and reporting on people, capability and culture matters ensuring they align with strategic priorities and set up each Division and Business Unit for success in implementation
• enhancing the Academy’s approach to onboarding and inducting staff, and its performance and development processes
• facilitating employee surveys, including validating data and action planning
• developing, implementing and evaluating best practice capability development
• developing and delivering a range of organisational development programs informed by data

The Senior Project Officer - Capability and Culture also supports the People function at the Academy by providing strategic workforce planning and implementation, and supporting HR processes and queries, ensuring compliance with the department’s policies, procedures, processes and systems.