Training and Development Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Training Officer in the Corrective Services Academy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering training programs to front-line staff working in custodial and community settings, with a focus on foundation training. This includes the delivery of the accredited Correctional Officer Foundation Program (COFP) for new Adult Community Corrections Officers.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in correctional practice, a qualification in Certificate III of Correctional Practice (Adult Community), and experience in case management as a Community Corrections Officer. Possession of a current Certificate IV Training & Assessment or progression towards the qualification is highly regarded.
As a Training Officer, you will work closely with the Manager Adult Community Corrections Training to inform and provide advice on emerging issues and trends. You will also contribute to continuous improvement in an environment of reform.
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver training programs to front-line staff working in custodial and community settings
* Develop and deliver training content in accordance with Corrective Services operational requirements
* Work closely with the Manager Adult Community Corrections Training to inform and provide advice on emerging issues and trends
* Contribute to continuous improvement in an environment of reform
Requirements:
* Qualification in Certificate III of Correctional Practice (Adult Community)
* Experience in case management as a Community Corrections Officer
* Current Certificate IV Training & Assessment or progression towards the qualification is highly regarded
Benefits:
* A competitive salary package with annual increments within award bands
* 12% superannuation
* Access to salary packaging arrangements
* Three additional days of leave per year
* Study Leave/Assistance
* Long service leave accrues every 7 years
* Options to Purchase Additional Leave
* 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
* Leadership and professional development programs
* Flexible working arrangements
* Career pathway opportunities
* Learning and development opportunity programs
* Health and wellbeing programs