Strategic Workforce Planning Implementation Lead

• Full time role


• Monthly ADO


• Start an Organisational Development role within a team that is patient focused, collaborative and can have fun getting the job done!

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Organisational Development function at Eastern Health is one that is valued and we are currently re-building and expanding our function to be in a position to make a meaningful and sustainable impact.

We currently have a newly created Strategic Workforce Planning Implementation Lead position available that will implement Strategic Workforce Plans across workforce segments, providing project management and HR Subject matter expertise to operationalise 3 – 5 year plans.  

This role reports to the Associate Director Future Workforce and will be part of a function that is focussed on building workforce strategies aligned to organisational priorities for the 3 – 5-year time horizon.    This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a greenfields environment.

About you

To be successful in this role you should possess experience in the following:

• Demonstrated HR knowledge in several domains of the employment lifecycle: in particular, organisational development and talent management solutions (and/or exposure to strategic workforce planning)   


• Demonstrated ability in translating business priorities/needs into workforce requirements


• Strong ability in building partnerships across varied stakeholder groups to consult to understand requirements, outcomes and identify appropriate solutions.


• Proactively identifying issues, through robust analysis and has recommended and implemented solutions to close identified gaps.


• Strong project management capability to ensure programs of work are scoped effectively, developed and delivered against time, quality and budget requirements.


• Identifying key trends, insights and interdependencies within various program streams and leverage this to drive efficiencies and effectiveness of the programs.


• Preparing high quality communications for a variety of audiences to ensure a high level of credibility, rapport and influence across the organisation.


• Ability to facilitate workshops and learning and development solutions


• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources/ Organisational Development/Organisational Psychology or in a related discipline

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with evidence of booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities


• Friendly & supportive team


• Flexible working hours


• Salary packaging options


• Career progression in our teaching hospitals


• Applications will be screened upon receipt

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury


• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.


• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.


• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**