Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Human Resources
Reference: VG/D02516NOV2024
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
About Us: The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria. The People Safety, Culture and Communications (PSCC) group provides a range of services across the employee lifecycle to ensure the department has a workforce that is flexible, highly skilled, safe and representative of the community it serves. PSCC is responsible for human resources, payroll, recruitment, occupational health and safety, industrial relations, learning and development, diversity and inclusion and employment regulations.
About the Role: The role of a Clinical Education Manager involves leading the Clinical Education team to provide training and skill-building of clinical capability in staff and engaging key stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure that clinical education is continuously improved to meet emerging business needs.
Some of your duties will include:
Managing and delivering clinical training to Youth Justice staff across custodial, community, and other settings, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and practical skill application.Developing strategies to enhance staff capabilities through coaching and facilitated training, empowering them to effectively engage with young people.Working with the Manager, Learning & Capability to implement targeted learning strategies that align with Youth Justice goals, promoting ongoing professional growth and skill development.About You: As an ideal candidate, you will possess:
Lead learning with authority, engaging with a range of staff in child and youth development theories and trauma informed practice and application in Youth Justice settings.Demonstrated proficiency in evidence-based practices, encompassing Cognitive Behavioural Techniques and Motivational Interviewing, along with the capacity to provide practical training aimed at skill enhancement and development of a comprehensive skills enrichment program.Experience coaching and providing feedback to embed and develop essential skills and practices among staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the youth justice precincts.Expertise collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, to enhance existing training materials and contribute to the development of innovative, tailored content that aligns with the evolving needs of Youth Justice.Qualifications: An undergraduate degree in psychology, social work or related field is required at a minimum.Post-graduate qualifications are highly regarded.Current Working with Children Check (WWWC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.A current driver's licence is required due to the need to work across different 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 national police checks and misconduct screening. 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.
Job type:Full time
Job classification:VPSG6
Contact:David Ball on 0475 047 044 | ******
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