Victoria Police

Forensic Services Department

Office of the Chief Forensic Scientist

Education & Training Unit

VPS-5 Senior Education & Communication Coordinator role available

Fixed term to 30/06/2027

About the Unit

The Education and Training Group (ETG) is composed of Forensic Officers and sworn police members. The unit is responsible for the construction, delivery, assessment and oversight of training and education products in support of Victoria Police and Forensic Services Department services and objectives.

The ETG is aligned with the Office of the Chief Forensic Scientist as an entity independent of Forensic Operations. As a Group within the OCFS, it is expected to provide overarching governance, expert support and tailored advice to Operational areas across FSD to ensure that the service delivered to Victoria Police and the Victorian community is of the highest quality and aligned to best scientific and education principles.

About the role

• Communicate and support education and training activities including continuous professional development, across FSD to ensure alignment with contemporary adult education practices and competency-based training and assessment.
• Provide advice, guidance, support and governance to FSD in the area of education and training.
• Act as a conduit between external stakeholders and the delivery of FSD education and training products.
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of common training units as required.
• Work closely with Group managers and Unit leaders to maintain training records 
• Maintain open lines of communication including intranet and PBEA with all stakeholders. 

Your duties will include:

• Provide timely advice and solutions, using a range of communication media, to stakeholders on issues related to education and training proposals, projects/programs and portfolios.
• Identify training needs for internal and external stakeholders and deliver or coordinate training to meet these needs.
• Support the Group Manager and the Senior Education & Training Specialist in the ongoing development of the Education & Training Unit and departmental instructors by providing leadership, guidance and targeted communications as required.
• Develop and maintain broad communication channels to the organisation and external stakeholders in relation to the services provided by FSD
• Help to communicate advice and research on educational standards for the development and delivery of forensic science training within the FSD
• Coordinate the delivery of common training units/programs across FSD
• Perform the secretariat role for the Strategic Education & Advisory Committee
• Manage and maintain the Forensic Library to service education and research needs of the FSD.
• Develop and maintain public engagement strategies to foster community confidence and safety.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• A relevant approved degree or equivalent experience in instruction or teaching is required.
• Current competency in MS Office Suite of products and web-based publishing is desirable.
• Experience or relevant qualification in project management is an advantage.

 Requirements and relevant information:

• Position will be located at 31 Forensic Drive Macleod 3085.
• 1 x VPS-5 fulltime fixed term position available to 30.06.2027.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only)
• The incumbent must possess a Victorian Drivers Licence and the ability to obtain a Victoria Police Approved Drivers Authority.

How to apply

Your application must include:

• Resume, and
• Completed application form - Application form is attached to the advertisement on Careers.vic.gov.au website.  You must respond to the questions in the application form and attach same for your submission to be complete.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic.gov.au) or SEEK.

Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Applications close midnight, Thursday 13th November 2025

For further information on this role please contact: Robert Morgan via email Robert.G.Morgan@police.vic.gov.au  

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team via email FORENSIC-RECRUIT-ESTAB-MGR@POLICE.VIC.GOV.AU    

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Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

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