Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: DJCS/3333
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists to join Forensic Intervention Services as a Senior Workforce Development Officer on a fixed term basis. This role is responsible for managing a suite of workforce development projects and initiatives that support workforce capability, sustainability, attraction, recruitment and retention across FIS. The position plays a key role in responding to emerging workforce challenges and delivering innovative workforce strategies that support organisational priorities.
About Forensic Intervention Services
Forensic Intervention Services is a specialist program area within Corrections Victoria that provides evidence-based offence-specific screening, assessment and intervention services to people in custody and the community. FIS plays a critical role in supporting rehabilitation, reducing reoffending and contributing to safer communities across Victoria.
What will the Senior Workforce Development Officer do?
Reporting to the Manager, Workforce Development, you will:
What are we looking for?
You will bring:
Qualifications in Human Resource Management, Learning and Development, Change Management or a related discipline will be well regarded but are not essential. Experience or knowledge of the health sector will also be advantageous.
Why work for us?
As part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, you'll contribute to building a safer Victoria while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding public sector career, including:
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, pl ease read the attached position description.
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways 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.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email [email protected]
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 3 September 2026.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button and submit:
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent 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.