This is an exciting opportunity for the right educator to deliver into Victoria Police's Foundation Training program which focusses on the education of Police recruits, Protective Services recruits and Police Custody Officer trainees in the areas of law, policy, ethics, human rights and front-line policing methods. This opportunity will require a high level of professionalism, adaptability and motivation engaging with the newest members to Victoria Police. You will work alongside likeminded professionals delivering into the Foundation Training Program. The training encompasses a blend of classroom teaching along with practical assessments where students are able to demonstrate their practical application of skills.
The successful applicant will report to a sworn Senior Sergeant and will at times liaise with other academy Centres of Learning, including Centre for Criminal Investigation, Centre for Road Policing, Centre for Road Policing and Investigation, Centre for Intelligence Practice and Centre for Family Violence.
The Victoria Police Academy is a Registered Training Organisation and Foundation Program instructors are certified to provide training which contributes to a nationally recognised qualification.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Responsibilities
Deliver classroom lessons (law, policy, ethics, human rights etc) to police, PSO or PCO recruits
Conduct and assess student's competency as they undertake various practical assessments
Support other work areas in written assessment tasks
Work with students who require additional support to meet assessment criterion
Contribute to organisational and command projects and support any implementation
Collaborate with other Centres of Learning within People Development Command
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Highly developed interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team in a complex and evolving working environment
Experience in delivering training in an adult learning environment
Experience in delivering theoretical training as well as the assessment of practical skills
Ability to work under pressure to produce high quality outputs
Ability to plan and respond to late contingencies and time constraints
Well-developed computer and communication skills (written and oral)
Hold a current Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or higher qualification or commit to obtaining the minimum qualification on the job within the first 12 months of appointment.
Further Information
One (1) x fixed term position available until 17/09/2027.
This position is located at the Victoria Police Academy, 1 View Mount Road, Glen Waverley ****
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.
Application Requirements
Resume
Completed application form – the Word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Please Note:
All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email or on .
Benefits
Paid from day one of training
Nine weeks recreational leave
Bonus benefits and allowances for country policing
On-job training, sooner
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