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Learning and Development Coordinator
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Part-time Ongoing position, working 64 hours per fortnight
• Lead holistic, evidence-based workforce development
• Based in Jane Bell House, North Melbourne

About The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

The RMH Mental Health Service (RMH-MHS) Learning and Development Program, guided by a comprehensive strategy aligned with key mental health frameworks and hospital priorities, aims to enhance workforce skills and capabilities. The Learning and Development Coordinator will play a pivotal role in delivering this strategy by ensuring timely execution, coordinating existing activities, identifying gaps, and supporting continuous evaluation. Acting as the operational hub, the Coordinator will foster a smooth, professional, and user-focused program that strengthens the RMH-MHS workforce and meets organisational and compliance requirements.

Benefits of working at RMH:

• Salary packaging options, earn up to $12,000 tax free earnings!
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus leave loading
• Discounted gyms and health centre access with Fitness Passport
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities

About the role:

• Embed evidence-based, recovery-focused learning and professional development across the program to ensure high-quality care
• Build strong partnerships with Practice Leads, educators, and stakeholders to support workforce collaboration and development
• Manage and promote the use of internal learning platforms, resources, and a comprehensive training calendar, including external accredited opportunities
• Facilitate and co-facilitate training using adult learning principles, supporting multidisciplinary early career programs and diverse learner needs
• Evaluate and continuously improve L&D initiatives by integrating best practices, research translation, and supporting mental health reform and innovation

About you:

Formal Qualifications

• This is a multidisciplinary role open to Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists or Occupational Therapists (must hold relevant degree, registration and/or membership as per attached Position Description)

Essential

• Over 10 years’ experience in mental health with expertise in evidence-based, recovery-focused care for individuals and families
• Proven ability to coordinate complex programs and lead multidisciplinary teams effectively
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with diverse stakeholders
• Capable of working independently while supporting best practice implementation and clinical care standards

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in managing projects, including the planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluation of initiatives and service change
• Experience in designing and delivering Learning and development in an Adult learning setting
• Additional training and education in Learning and Development approaches and delivery
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are highly encouraged to apply

To view the full Position Description, please click here.

Please note, recruitment is ongoing until 13 June 2025, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising will cease on this date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and Working With Children Check. All RMH employees are required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.