About the role:

Following the 2016 Mental Health Review (MHR),Victoria Police committed to implementing the 39 recommendations, one of which was to enhance the mental health literacy of the organisation.

The Wellbeing Education Team, within the Mental Health Centre of Excellence and Innovation, continues to refresh and expand existing mental health literacy content and programs aligning to employee needs across their employment lifecycle.

We are looking for mental health professionals with a background in delivering and facilitating mental health training to join our team and provide expertise to support the enhancement of the organisation’s mental health literacy.

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

Your duties will include:

• Researching and using evidence-based practice to inform new mental health and wellbeing educational training programs, and the use of this knowledge to continuously improve existing programs
• Develop training documentation including session plans, facilitator guides and associated learning materials and the update of existing training related documents
• Delivering and facilitating mental health and wellbeing training programs at the Academy (Glen Waverley), as well as across the state of Victoria (metro and regional)
• Participating in strategic planning and project management and reporting activities
• Consulting with and managing, internal and external stakeholder relationships that deliver outcomes.

As the successful applicant you will have:

• Knowledge and experience of effective program delivery/implementation, particularly within the mental/allied health sector
• Experience and knowledge in the design and delivery of educational products that are innovative and cater to different learning needs and organisational diversity
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate knowledge transfer and training activities
• Be skilled in researching evidence-based best practices to inform new educational programs and training.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is based at the Victoria Police Centre, Melbourne CBD, however travel to various locations across Victoria is required. This will at times require periods of overnight and/or extended travel away from your appointed work location.
• A relevant qualification in mental health, e.g. psychology, social work, occupational therapy or nursing would be highly desirable. Please note that monthly professional supervision is provided.
• Experience in an Emergency Services setting is highly desirable.
• A relevant degree or vocational qualification and experience in a relevant education or teaching program, an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 5 teaching qualification and/or Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or equivalent would be desirable.
• Successful candidates will be required to possess a current and valid Victorian Driver Licence and hold or qualify for an appropriate Victoria Police driving authority within three (3) months.
• 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.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. VPS Application Form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement. 

Applications close midnight, Monday 24 July 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 on this role please contact: Shane Brennan on (03) 8335 5849 or via email: [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) 8533 1440.

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