Job Details

Department: Victoria Police

Work Type: Various

Job Function: Education and Training

Classification: VPSG3

Work Location: VIC - various

Reference: VG/E20042764A

Closing Date: 13-Jun-2023

Salary Range: $73,842 - $89,661

Job Duration: N/A

Attachments: 1. Position Description.docx (Word, 698KB)

• Application Form - Ballarat & Craigieburn.docx (Word, 634KB)

Contact: Senior Sergeant Gary Squires

9265 3227 or [email protected]

Position Details

About The Role

The Conducted Energy Device (CED) Project is equipping frontline police and protective service officers (PSOs) with CEDs through a state-wide deployment over a 3-year period. Within the project, a Training Stream will be responsible for the adaption/design of existing training programs, and the coordination and roll out of training to staff across the state.

VPS3 assistant instructors are sought to work alongside police instructors in delivering CED training to frontline members. These roles will be responsible for ensuring safety requirements are upheld during the training sessions and to support police instructors in delivering dynamic training. These positions will be diverse, require flexibility and are likely to undertake a wide variety of administrative and project support work in addition to the assistant instructor and safety officer duties.

VPS3 assistant instructors will also perform safety officer roles for Foundation Training and/or sworn Bi-Annual Operational Safety and Tactics Training (OSTT).

Some intrastate travel between training venues will be required. Please note that shift work will be required with AM/PM shift start times (no night shift), Some weekend work will be required dependent on rostering requirements. Overnight stays with accommodation and allowances provided may be required to deliver training at alternative training venues.

It is anticipated that successful applicants will commence on 21 st August 2023. Upon commencement, successful applicants will undergo four (4) weeks of orientation/onboarding and an intensive training induction program, based at the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley. This training will be conducted Monday to Friday. This will cover both CED instruction and safety officer training.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your Duties Will Include

• Delivering training and supporting police instructors in the presentation of lessons on prepared topics in accordance with course objectives.
• Monitoring and assessment of training activities against clear criteria.
• Setting up equipment and areas for training.
• Packing up and storage of equipment after training.
• Actively monitoring safety during training.
• Providing a range of administrative, clerical and support to the CED Project, operational safety units, and People Development Command (PDC), as required.

As The Successful Applicant, You Will Have

• Strong communication and interpersonal
• Robustness, agility, and effective multitasking capability.
• Initiative in identifying issues and solutions around training delivery and the promotion of safety in the workplace.
• High ethical and professional behaviour both on and off duty, including professional behaviour, language and boundaries with course participants
• Above standard work ethic and personal discipline.
• Experience in an education or training environment would be highly regarded, but not essential.
• Qualifications in training, safety, and/or education would be highly regarded, but not essential.

Requirements And Relevant Information

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position until 30 September 2024. This position is located at Ballarat.
• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position until 30 June 2025. This position is located at Craigieburn.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• In accordance with organisational policy, all Victoria Police employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including a booster vaccination) against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exception. As such your employment with Victoria Police is subject to providing evidence of your vaccination status.
• The successful applicant must be the holder of a current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Your Application Must Include

• 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.

Applications close midnight, 13 th June 2023

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).

For further information, please contact: Senior Sergeant Gary Squires on (03) 9265 3227 or [email protected] .

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps