• Facilitate specialist training sessions to a range of different audiences within Corrections Victoria
• Fixed term / full-Time opportunity until 31 Decemebr 2026 to join a high-performing and growing team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 4: $95,102 - $107,905 plus superannuation

About Us:

The CV Prisons Learning & Development team manages specialised projects and provides consultancy services to Corrections Victoria. As part of its consultancy role, CV L&D coordinates and provides support to prison General Managers, Workforce Development Supervisor/Advisors and workplace trainers and assessors. The team also develops, manages and coordinates the training for CV prison staff and supports the Prison Officer (PO) pre-service training programs and squad leaders responsible for the delivery of the programs.

About the Role:

The primary function of the Senior Officer, Learning and Capability role is to facilitate the specialist training sessions for trainee prison officers and prison staff. Working closely with the Consultant Learning and Capability, the position will provide support in quality assuring and coordinating training & resources for pre-service programs and in-service programs.

Some of your other duties will include:

• Reviewing and conducting evaluations of new and existing programs and make recommendations for improvements as necessary.
• Supporting and providing sound advice to stakeholders to ensure Prison Officer pre-service programs run smoothly and effectively.
• Assessing and promoting successful completion of the Correctional qualifications.

Due to the frequency and location of PO pre-service training, this position will be required to travel to and from prison locations, requiring overnight stays where necessary.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• High level facilitation, presentation and interactive training delivery skills.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Prison operating environment.
• Understanding of AQTF standards for assessment.

Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) is essential.
• A current Victorian driver's licence.
• Certificate III and/or Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Custodial) is essential.
• Tactical Operations Instructors are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.