October 23, 2024

SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Adelaide

CONTRACT & OTHER

MANAGER, DISABILITY SERVICES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 629358
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
Work with a bunch of passionate colleagues
We value people who have curiosity, passion and desire for continuous improvement

About the Business

Our Disability Services team support people with disability to lead their best life, at home and in the community. They provide supported independent living to more than 500 people through a range of disability and aged care funding packages, including the NDIS. Disability Services is a high quality, rights-based service with a person-centred philosophy of "Everything about you, with you".

Role Details

The Manager, Disability Services Education Training and Workforce Development, is a role within Quality and Clinical Services and is accountable to the Director for:

Developing and delivering education and training programs to ensure all staff in Disability Services are skilled, competent, and capable of providing high-quality, safe NDIS and Aged Care services.

Leading the implementation of contemporary learning frameworks across various training modalities to enhance workforce capability.

Providing expert advice to executives, management, and key stakeholders on legislation, best practices, and procedures related to the Disability Services.

Key outcomes and accountabilities:

1.Lead the design and Implementation of a comprehensive suite of training programs for all roles in Disability Services and maintain programs in accordance with NDIS Practice Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, relevant professional regulatory requirements and business needs.

2.Establish and facilitate a sustainable professional workforce development structure, including induction, refresher, mandatory, and role-specific training tailored to various service delivery areas such as Supported Independent Living, Transition to Home and Northgate Aged Care.

3.Evaluate and enhance workforce competency by monitoring, assessing through training needs analysis, delivering targeted structured training, to enable staff across all roles to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge that meet service needs and regulatory standards.

4.Optimise training delivery and efficiency by developing cost-effective and flexible training methods, incorporating online learning and competency-based accreditation, to efficiently train and maintain the skills of both new and existing staff while minimising service disruption.

5.Create and support communities of practice within Disability Services and across DHS to promote knowledge-sharing and professional development and currency of practice.

6.Lead the delivery of projects related to service development, change management utilising project and change management methodologies, to enable projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with broader departmental objectives.

7.Build and maintain strategic alliances and communication channels with key stakeholders across government and other non-government sectors to enhance collaboration and ensure training and workforce development align with the broader service goals.

Note: Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department. The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
Tertiary qualification in Management, Project Management, Adult Education, Health Administration, Community Services, or equivalent expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation is desirable.

Role Status: Term up to 05/12/2025

Salary Range: $108,109-$116,864 (ASO7)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Julie Rogers, 0456 561 968 Email: julie.rogers@sa.gov.au

Diversity and Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Applications close: 06/11/2024 11:30 PM