The Senior Training Officer will lead a stream of work to build the capacity and capability of the energy efficiency activities in the residential building sector. This role coordinates the delivery of initiatives to meet industry-facing training, accreditation and workforce development needs that support upskilling, reskilling and enabling diversification of the sector's workforce.

The Senior Training Officer will work closely with the building and construction and building services sectors to understand training and skills needs and capacity to deliver and develop new training and skills options that meet these in partnership with key industry bodies, in addition to the funding and contract management approach for going to market.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience in the areas of industry training, accreditations, sustainability, energy efficiency or similar.
• Experience in grant or contract management and/or appropriate tertiary qualification.
• Understanding of Victorian government procurement policies, processes and procedures is desirable.
• Experience using GEMS grants management system and/ or Salesforce is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 2 years. The successful candidate can select a base of either our Melbourne or Morwell office, hybrid work arrangements are also available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 13 February 2025.

Other relevant information:

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 and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.