At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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 more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Help shape training programs inside a modern new correctional centre.
• Support staff learning in a role with real variety and purpose.
• Work with experienced teams in a secure, high-tech environment.
• Build skills in training, reporting and workforce development.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As learning and development officer, you will support training and development across Western Plains Correctional Centre.

You will help staff access training programs that suit their role and support safe prison operations.

You will:

• support the development and opening of a new correctional facility
• maintain accurate training records and update specialist databases
• help prepare clear reports on training and service delivery
• support the review and creation of practical learning materials
• assist with training sessions, induction programs and staff recognition activities.

About you

You should have experience working with training records and learning systems. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or willingness to complete it, is desirable.

You should also have:

• experience using Microsoft Office and training databases
• knowledge of training administration and AQTF compliance
• strong problem-solving and communication skills
• a flexible and inclusive approach when working with others.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Kara Lewis at ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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.

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.