Senior Officer Learning and Capability

About This Role

Senior Officer - Learning and Capability, First Aid Trainer (Fixed-Term, Part-Time 0.6 FTE) with the Youth Justice Learning and Capability team. The role is based in the Victorian Public Service and runs until 30 June 2026. Flexibility to deliver training between 8:30am–8:30pm, Monday to Friday, across multiple locations.

Salary: VPS Grade 4: $97,955 – $111,142 plus superannuation.

About The Business Unit

The Youth Justice Learning and Capability team is part of the Transformation, Development and Capability unit. The team delivers training across Youth Justice Custody and Community areas, spanning induction training to refresher, upskilling and professional development training. The Learning and Capability function enables staff to grow their capabilities through quality learning and professional development to better serve the community.

About The Role

If you are an experienced first aider or health professional who enjoys sharing your skills and knowledge, this opportunity could be for you. The Youth Justice (YJ) Learning & Capability team is seeking a first aid trainer in the role of Senior Officer – Learning and Capability.

Some Of Your Duties Will Include

• Deliver engaging training sessions to Youth Justice staff, including initial and refresher first aid and CPR training
• Provide subject matter expertise to training programs through facilitation and contribution to relevant learning materials
• Collect and maintain training data
• Conduct assessments
• Complete reports including attendance, assessment results, and compliance

You will work across multiple training venues including Little River, Parkville and occasionally within regional Victoria.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) and current first aid qualifications (mandatory)
• Recent/current real first aid experience essential – must have applied what is taught
• Experience in a justice environment would be beneficial, but not essential
• HLTAID011 Apply first aid and HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Current Working with Children Check (WWWC) card is required and must be provided prior to commencement. Currency maintained during employment
• Current driver's licence required due to travel across locations

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver's 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 contact the appointed contact person listed in 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 and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. We recognise children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture, and ensure their voices are heard and acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people we work with.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Government Administration

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