Learning Specialist

Corrections Victoria • Melbourne • 2d ago

Monitors, coaches, supports and supervises Learning Support Specialists in the provision of Workforce Capability services. Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $124,885 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Learning Specialist to provide a critical role within System Integrity and Workforce Capability. About the Business Unit Justice Services is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's Community Correctional Services (CCS) across more than 35 locations. It ensures individuals are safely managed in the community and aims to rehabilitate individuals by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour. Community Operations and Parole is responsible for providing central end-to-end oversight of the CCS service system and includes System Integrity and Workforce Capability (SIWC), Practice Development and Review Branch, Court Assessment and Prosecutions Services Central Unit, Statewide Community Work and Partnerships and Parole Central Unit. Community Operations and Parole also includes and the Adult Parole Board (the Board) Secretariat, which provides operational and administrative support to ensure the Board can perform its functions. SIWC is responsible for providing best practice interventions which aim to reduce the risk of reoffending including quality assurance systems for risk assessment and case management. It is also responsible for the delivery of high-quality learning and development programs to build and maintain the capability of the CCS workforce to contribute to high quality practice. About the Role The Learning Specialist will work closely with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify learning gaps, develop and design quality learning products, and provide high quality facilitation of Workforce Capability programs. Learning Specialists will also provide management and support for allocated Learning Support Specialists across the team. The Learning Specialists will be responsible for a portfolio of activities, which may include: Leading and facilitating Workforce Capability programs relating to risk management and case management practice Developing and implementing priority strategic projects Internal and external stakeholder management Managing contracted services. Some of your duties will include: Design and develop high quality learning materials, sessions and programs using contemporary learning theory and delivery methods. Manage a Workforce Capability portfolio and support other members of the team when required. Supervise and mentor allocated Learning Support Specialists for the completion of key Workforce Capability projects and priorities. Plan, manage and implement Workforce Capability projects and portfolio work. Provide specialist advice and reports on workforce capability and learning needs to meet organisational expectations and priorities. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Knowledge and experience of adult learning principles and advanced facilitation approaches. Experience in risk assessment and case management practice in a correctional setting. Knowledge and experience of training and assessment processes, including training needs analysis, workplace learning methodologies, and evaluation systems. Demonstrated experience in program or curriculum design using established instructional design principles is desirable. Qualifications/requirements A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable. 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.

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