Assessment Transition Support - North East

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Details - Assessment Transition Support - North East Assessment Transition Support - North East Job No.: 568468 Work type: Fixed Term Full Time / Fixed Term (12 Month) Appointment Role can be located from any La Trobe University Campus Salary Band HEO8 $112,200 – 128,304 (dependent on experience) Support process efficiency & new practices in response to new KPI’s & Single Assessment model requirements About the position The Department of Health is funding four transition roles, one for each Victorian Service Area, to assist Victorian contracted assessment organisations adapt to changes occurring with the implementation of the single assessment system. The four service areas are Area 1 covering Western Metropolitan and Northern Metropolitan Melbourne; Area 2 covering Southern Metropolitan and Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne; Area 3 covering Barwon-South Western, Grampians and Loddon Mallee regions; and Area 4 covering Hume and Gippsland regions. The transition role is to work with all stakeholders in the Area to communicate and educate about the changes to assessment pathways. This person will work with and support assessment agencies to ensure quality and consistent assessment practices across the service area and Victoria. Some of your duties will include: Provides strategic support and advice to assessment agencies requiring integration of a range of policies and requirements of the single assessment system, and achieves objectives operating within complex organisation structures. Communication and education of all stakeholders in a service area on changes to assessment pathways including development of forums and workshops. Identifies trends, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks that may have an impact on assessment agencies, to enable appropriate and timely action to be administered. Proposes and implements changes to local protocols to consistently improve quality and effectiveness of assessment and meet new program requirements. Evaluates existing service provision, keeping abreast of feedback and broader developments in the service area, to ensure appropriate developments and innovative solutions are proposed that consistently enhance and maximise assessment quality, efficiency and continuity. Skills & Experience A degree with substantial extension of the theories and principles, learned through experience; or a range of management experience; or postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. Ability to be responsible for program/system development and implementation. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships. Proven experience and success in managing stakeholder performance and development. How to apply Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: An up-to-date resume and; A separate document addressing the key selection criteria which can be located in the PD All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Advertised: 21/1/2025 Closing Date: 06/2/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr