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?
- Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on an ongoing basis.
- Manage and lead the delivery of training to the Youth Justice business unit.
- Strengthen trainer wellbeing and workforce capacity by collaborating across teams to optimise delivery models, build internal capability, and strategically engage external providers to meet statewide training demands.
- Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime.
The Youth Justice Learning and Capability team is part of the Transformation, Development and Capability business unit, responsible for transformation, learning and development to support employees. The team delivers training across Youth Justice Custody and Community areas, spanning induction training to refresher, upskilling and professional development training.
Learning and Capability's purpose is to enable staff to grow their capabilities through quality learning and professional development services, to better serve our community.
The Opportunity
- Ongoing, full-time position based across Werribee (primary location), Parkville and Cherry Creek.
- VPS Grade 5 role: $113,022 - $136,747per year plus superannuation.
- Lead and oversee the delivery of diverse, high-quality training programs, from small group sessions and one-on-one coaching to observations, covering Foundations (induction), professional development top-ups, and refresher courses that engage and empower learners.
- Develop a model of delivery that includes developing internal training capacity of the program and strategic use of external providers to ensure training demand across the state is met.
- Provide professional development and support to a team of Senior Officers, mentoring and coaching to the trainers, including professional practice.
- Act as the primary point of contact for escalated training-related issues, including learner behaviour, safety, and incident management
- Maintain the quality and consistency of training to meet Youth Justice standards and operational requirements
- Collaborate closely with custodial operations to ensure a responsive, high-quality service for our stakeholders
- Work locations include Werribee (primary location), Parkville and Cherry Creek as well as other training venues in the metropolitan West, South-West and Inner Northern Suburbs (availability to regularly teach across locations is a must).
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Leadership experience in multi-modal training delivery for a training team delivering various training solutions.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing a flexible and comprehensive training delivery model that builds internal capacity and strategically incorporates external providers to meet statewide training demands.
- The ability to enhance trainers' professional practice through targeted development programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in leveraging learning technologies and data analytics, utilising tools such as Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track, evaluate, and enhance training programs.
- An undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business or relevant area is desirable.
- A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or Diploma of Training Design and Development.
- A current driver's lic
ence is required due to the need to work across different locations.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, which you will need to maintain for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
- Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- A fair salary- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Transparent performance framework- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- Generous leave entitlements- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
If you have any queries, please contact David Ball on 0475 047 044 or [email protected]
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 30th November 2025.
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.