Training and Development Officer

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The State Marine Training Section, Water Police, Lytton is seeking a training and development officer (Marine) to support the development of training programs. These programs include National Recognised courses for our members to operate the QPS Vessel fleet, undertake search and rescue coordination and other specialised training.

The successful candidate will undertake duties across Queensland to develop, and implement training, assessments and evaluation strategies that meet policy, industry, the Registered Training Authority, and the requirements of the national regulator, with the view to improve QPS capability and support frontline policing operations. It is an exciting role with the requirements of the position to engage and strengthen partnerships with industry and key stakeholders across Government, whilst working with emerging technology to deliver specialist training outcomes.

• Develop and deliver QPS education and training courses and programs using evidence based adult education techniques and training best practice strategies.
• Identify training and developmental needs and assist in the assessment, monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of all training and assessment strategies, practices, programs and participants.
• Overview and develop training packages, VET accredited course requirements and internal course materials in accordance with the national training packages and Queensland Police Service policy.
• Coordinate course curriculum, collate records and allocate tasks applicable to the state water police training section.
• Research and contribute to the development of service policy relating to Queensland Police Service training outcomes.
• Establish and maintain effective networks both within the Queensland Police Service and external agencies.
• Provide timely and accurate advice to the Coordinator, State Marine Training Section on matters affecting maritime training requirements.

Mandatory

• Meet the colour vision and medical requirements for domestic seafarers' qualifications that relate to Navigation and or Lookout duties, AMSA form 1850 refers. (Standards for the medical examination of domestic seafarers - AMSA).
• Applicants must hold a valid Australian driver's licence (Queensland Open Class C without A (automatic) condition).

• Qualifications including TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, equivalent or higher, MAR30821 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver grade 2 Near Coastal) and MAR30921 Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master less than 24 metres Near Coastal) equivalent or higher and hold the AMSA Domestic Certificate of Competency (CoC) (Vessel qualification) for each qualification or the ability to obtain CoC would be highly regarded.
• It is desirable that the applicant can quickly meet the ASQA requirements to undertake training (Nationally recognised - QPS RTO 1549); and have the technical skills and experience to train Queensland Police Service members; and meet the requirements of AMSA to undertake AMSA Mandated Practical Assessments for the QPS RTO.

• Delivery of training and assessment can be within a classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments. Other training materials may require media productions and the use of electronic aids.
• Successful applicants will be required to attain and maintain marine certification and operational proficiency appropriate to this role.
• This position will require the ability to travel within and outside of the state of Queensland and the capability to work and live aboard Queensland Police Service vessels. It may be the case that deployments may be up to and including 10 days in duration.