Learning and Capability Consultant

About this role

• Utilise your Course Writing and Leadership Development expertise to provide support and advice to the Transformation Development and Capability branch
• A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 30th June 2026
• VPS Grade 5: $109,730 - $132,764 plus superannuation.

Are you an experienced Learning and Development professional with experience in designing and developing impactful leadership training programs? If you have expertise in course writing and design, leadership development, coaching, and mentoring this opportunity could be for you!

The Youth Justice (YJ) Learning & Capability team is currently seeking a suitable candidate for the role of Learning and Capability Consultant - Leadership Development (VPS 5).

About the Role

As a Learning and Capability Consultant, you will play a vital role in developing training programs, as well as strengthening leadership capability across Youth Justice. You will:

• Designing, developing, and update training programs for YJ staff and managers
• Delivering leadership development programs, including coaching and mentoring training
• Collaborate with the Operational Leadership and Capability team to enhance existing training programs, workplace coaching and outcomes
• Through training, support change management and leadership development within Youth Justice.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced learning and development professional with:

• Expertise in leadership development, coaching, and mentoring
• A strong background in instructional design and adult learning principles
• Experience in justice environments (preferrably Youth Justice)
• Experience delivering leadership training, particularly in complex or high-pressure environments
• The ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple locations.

Key Details

• Full-time, fixed-term role starting as soon as possible
• Work locations: Cherry Creek, Parkville, and Melbourne CBD (flexibility to deliver training across locations is essential
• Reporting to the Manager, Design - Learning & Capability team
• VPS5 classification
• Position available until June 2026.

If you are excited about the opportunity to shape training and leadership capability within Youth Justice and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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.