Department of Justice Summary for DJCS Business Units:
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 deliver quality training that supports Victoria's prison workforce.
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Keep projects organised and training programs running smoothly.
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Build your skills in a supportive team with varied work each day.
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Use your planning, reporting and administration skills to make a real difference.
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Fixed-term, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
About us
Workforce Capability and Cultural Reform (WCCR) team supports the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, Workforce and Aboriginal Outcomes to lead reform across the prison system to uplift workforce capability and deliver key initiatives committed to in Corrections Victoria's Prison Workforce Strategy.
The Prisons Learning and Capability team within WCCR is responsible for delivering prison officer pre-service training, ongoing training for prison staff at all levels and leadership development programs. The team is also responsible for supporting the delivery of registered training organisation related services and specialised learning reform projects to support capability uplift for the prison workforce.
What you will do
As project support officer, learning and capability, you will support the delivery of prison officer pre-service training and learning programs.
You will help keep projects on track through planning, reporting, administration and coordination.
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provide timely administrative support across training programs and daily team activities
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maintain accurate records, training information and data using department systems
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prepare clear reports, dashboards, presentations and scheduling information
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coordinate essential resources, procurement and supplier activities to support training delivery
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respond to enquiries and provide helpful advice while supporting projects and continuous improvement.
About you
You must hold a current Victorian driver's licence. Experience using learning management systems, such as Nexus or a similar system, will be highly regarded.
You should also have:
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strong Microsoft 365 skills, especially in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint
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the ability to prepare accurate reports, dashboards and data while maintaining high attention to detail
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well-developed communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
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a flexible approach with strong organisation skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Kelly Tierney at
[email protected].
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 hesitat e 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.
