Early Career Pathway Coordinator

Location: Perth, Western Australia

St John of God Health Care

At St John of God Health Care (SJGHC), we're committed to providing exceptional care while nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. We are seeking a passionate and strategic Early Career Pathway Coordinator to lead and coordinate innovative early career programs that create meaningful career pathways across our organisation.

As Early Career Pathway Coordinator, you will establish and maintain a best-practice, standardised approach to support attraction, development and retention of SJGHC’s early career workforce. The role will build and maintain key internal and external relationships and strategic partnerships, support early career experiences that in turn support a talent pipeline into employment opportunities and ongoing development and career opportunities at SJGHC.

You will play a key role within the Organisational Development team, in ensuring our early career offerings align with organisational workforce priorities, support critical talent needs, and strengthen SJGHC's reputation as an employer of choice.

Based in Perth, Western Australia, the role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 38 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

Oversee student placement programs, including leading and optimising the student placement management system, while partnering with hospitals and services to enhance student experiences andcreate pathways into employment at SJGHC

Partner with hospitals and services to deliver graduate development programs that provide a strong, engaging and supportive early career experience

Coordinate and continuously improve career progression initiatives, including specialty pathways , partnerships and scholarships.

Design and deliver engaging, learner-centred development experiences aligned with adult learning principles,  and industry best practice.

Identify, develop and implement early career initiatives that align with workforce priorities and address critical talent needs.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hospitals, universities, training providers and partner organisations.

Evaluate program effectiveness,  and use data and insights to drive continuous improvement, strengthen talent pipelines, and enhance the SJGHC employer brand.

Contribute to Organisational Development initiatives aligned with strategic priorities including leadership development, workforce capability, and Reconciliation

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as a health, education or organisational development profession  and bring demonstrated experience in early career talent, learning and development, or workforce development programs. You will have a strong understanding of best-practice approaches to attracting, developing and retaining emerging talent, together with experience designing and delivering engaging learning initiatives. Strong presentation, facilitation and digital learning capabilities are essential, along with proficiency in Learning Management Systems, virtual learning platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

You will be a highly organised and adaptable professional with excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills. The role requires the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Success in this position will also be supported by strong problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while driving effective processes, systems and evidence-based approaches to talent development.

Candidates with postgraduate qualifications or recent experience in Health Professional Education, Education, Training, Human Resources, Career Development or a related field will be highly regarded. Previous experience within the healthcare industry, along with an understanding of Occupational Safety and Health and Equal Opportunity legislation, will also be viewed favourably.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

All applicants are requested to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above key responsibilities

We can offer you

Salary: $128,800 to $143,100 plus 12% superannuation

Permanent Full Time position, working 38 hours a week

Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing

work related expenses

self-education and

additional superannuation

A welcoming and supportive culture

Highly competitive salary and entitlements

Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

A healthy work-life balance with purchased leave & well-being programs

Significant role in dynamic team

Innovative Professional Development opportunities

Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Central CBD location, close to bus and train stations

40% Work from Home

Bike riding facilities and showers

For enquiries, contact Amanda Sale, Manager Organisational Development, on (08) 6116 0515

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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