Manager Clinical Education

About this role

• Utilise your management expertise to provide support and advice to the Transformation Development and Capability branch
• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 6: $134,593 - $180,115 plus superannuation.

About Us:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria. The People Safety, Culture and Communications (PSCC) group provides a range of services across the employee lifecycle to ensure the department has a workforce that is flexible, highly skilled, safe and representative of the community it serves. PSCC is responsible for human resources, payroll, recruitment, occupational health and safety, industrial relations, learning and development, diversity and inclusion and employment regulations.

About the Role:

The role of a Clinical Education Manager involves leading the Clinical Education team to provide training and skill-building of clinical capability in staff and engaging key stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure that clinical education is continuously improved to meet emerging business needs.

Some of your duties will include:

• Managing and delivering clinical training to Youth Justice staff across custodial, community, and other settings, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and practical skill application.
• Developing strategies to enhance staff capabilities through coaching and facilitated training, empowering them to effectively engage with young people.
• Working with the Manager, Learning & Capability to implement targeted learning strategies that align with Youth Justice goals, promoting ongoing professional growth and skill development.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You:

As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Lead learning with authority, engaging with a range of staff in child and youth development theories and trauma informed practice and application in Youth Justice settings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in evidence-based practices, encompassing Cognitive Behavioural Techniques and Motivational Interviewing, along with the capacity to provide practical training aimed at skill enhancement and development of a comprehensive skills enrichment program.
• Experience coaching and providing feedback to embed and develop essential skills and practices among staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the youth justice precincts.
• Expertise collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, to enhance existing training materials and contribute to the development of innovative, tailored content that aligns with the evolving needs of Youth Justice.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in psychology, social work or related field is required at a minimum.
• Post-graduate qualifications are highly regarded.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWWC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
• A current driver's licence is required due to the need to work across different locations.

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 national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

• For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
• For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

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.