Deputy Director (People Development and Wellbeing)

[What the role is]

As Deputy Director (People Development and Wellbeing) at the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), you will shape people development strategies that build organisational capabilities to prevent and manage communicable diseases. You will lead talent management and learning and development initiatives that directly support CDA's critical public health mission.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.)

[What you will be working on]

Competency Development

• Translate CDA’s identified competencies into different levels of expertise
• Identify training programmes to build competency at various levels
• Develop a framework to assess and build needed current and future levels of competencies needed
• Work closely with divisions to review competencies when needed and validate with senior management

Learning & Development Excellence

• Design and implement comprehensive training programmes to enhance staff competencies
• Review learning frameworks and identify critical skill gaps across the organisation
• Develop targeted interventions to ensure CDA has capabilities for current and future challenges, translating into a holistic learning roadmap
• Manage learning policies tailored to different career stages
• Build organisational capabilities through in-service scholarships and sponsorship awards

Staff Wellbeing

• Work with the Staff Wellbeing Committee (SPARKS) to utilise staff welfare budget to achieve welfare targets
• Enhance mental wellbeing and resilience for staff through programmes and partnerships with external providers
• Onboarding of new staff

Organisational Governance

• Review HR policies and investigate workplace conduct matters
• Provide guidance on appropriate workplace behaviours and disciplinary actions

[What we are looking for]

• Tertiary qualification in relevant or related field
• At least 8-10 years of progressive HR experience with a minimum 3 years in leadership roles
• Experience in healthcare organisations would be advantageous
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate strategies into actionable plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• Experience building effective working relationships across whole-of-Government institutions

Key Competencies Required:

• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
• Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.