Leadership Development Trainer

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 1d ago

Great opportunity to join Youth Justice in Werribee. Lead and facilitate the delivery of engaging leadership and change management training for the Youth Justice Workforce. Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities to develop improve the learning content and curriculum The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. The Youth Justice Learning and Capability team is part of the Transformation, Development and Capability business unit, responsible for transformation, learning and development to support employees. The Learning Consultant is responsible for the development and delivery of leadership and change management training. The role is based across the Melbourne Metropolitan Region and will involve some travel to regional Victoria. The Opportunity Fixed term, full-time position until 30th June 2026, based in Werribee and other Youth Justice locations. The role is offered as a short-term contract, with the potential for extension based on funding VPS Grade 5 role: $113,022 - $136,747 per year plus superannuation. Lead and facilitate the delivery of engaging leadership and change management training for the Youth Justice Workforce. Scope, design and evaluate leadership learning programs for Youth Justice, including facilitation guides, learning objects, and assessment to ensure effective design and delivery of all leadership programs Establish and deliver a training plan including a training calendar. Facilitate leadership assessments, such as Strengths Profile, MBTI, and/or other relevant leadership assessments Monitor and evaluate training to continually improve learning outcomes for learners and understand their learning needs Prepare high level project briefs, reports and service plans, and recommendations on complex issues which are clear, exhaustive, and provide strong support for a preferred position or action. Utilise technology to improve learning delivery Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, peers, leaders, and executives within Youth Justice, as well as with external stakeholders and the broader Department of Justice and Community Safety. Work locations include Werribee Training Hub, Cherry Creek, Parkville, Malmsbury as well as other training venues in the metropolitan West, South-West and Inner Northern Suburbs. To be successful in this role you will have: Proven experience in facilitating leadership training face-to-face and virtually Accreditation for the administration and debrief of leadership assessments Experience in the development of learning solutions including face-to-face and eLearns. An understanding of the implications of the work and its impact on Departmental and Government policy Higher Education qualification in Leadership, Business, Management, Psychology, Organisational Development, or Human Resources You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, which you will need to maintain for the period of employment. To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description. What's in it for you? You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria. There are many advantages in working for the department, including: Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS). A fair salary- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options. Transparent performance framework- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager. Generous leave entitlements- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave. * Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning. If you have any queries, please contact David Ball on 0475 047 044 or David.Ball@justice.vic.gov.au Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we 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. If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Wednesday 24th February 2026. 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 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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