Senior Workforce Development Officer

About This Role

Lead strategic workforce initiatives that shape the future of Forensic Intervention ServicesMake a meaningful contribution to community safety across Victoria12 month Fixed term VPS5 opportunity based in Melbourne

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join Forensic Intervention Services as a Senior Workforce Development Officer on a fixed term basis. This role is responsible for managing a suite of workforce development projects and initiatives that support workforce capability, sustainability, attraction, recruitment and retention across FIS. The position plays a key role in responding to emerging workforce challenges and delivering innovative workforce strategies that support organisational priorities.

About Forensic Intervention Services

Forensic Intervention Services is a specialist program area within Corrections Victoria that provides evidence-based offence-specific screening, assessment and intervention services to people in custody and the community. FIS plays a critical role in supporting rehabilitation, reducing reoffending and contributing to safer communities across Victoria.

What will the Senior Workforce Development Officer do?

Reporting To The Manager, Workforce Development, You Will

Lead and coordinate workforce development projects and initiatives that support workforce attraction, recruitment, retention and capability building.Provide evidence-based advice and recommendations on workforce strategies and emerging workforce issues.Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including tertiary institutions, government agencies and professional bodies.Identify and respond to emerging workforce trends and challenges that may impact workforce demand and supply.Evaluate workforce initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.Prepare high-quality briefings, reports and other strategic documentation.Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.Manage a small team of staff and oversee all workforce development business as usual activities.

What are we looking for?

You Will Bring

Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, workforce development or a related field.Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.Experience preparing high-quality reports, submissions and briefings.A collaborative approach and ability to influence outcomes across a complex environment.

Qualifications in Human Resource Management, Learning and Development, Change Management or a related discipline will be well regarded but are not essential. Experience or knowledge of the health sector will also be advantageous.

Why work for us?

Benefits

As part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, you'll contribute to building a safer Victoria while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding public sector career, including:

Supportive and inclusive workplace cultureFlexible working arrangementsProfessional development opportunitiesGenerous leave provisionsEmployee wellbeing and assistance programsThe opportunity to work on meaningful projects that influence workforce outcomes across a specialist clinical service area.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the attached position description.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email aboriginal.employment@justice.vic.gov.au

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 3 September 2026.

How To Apply

Please click the Apply button and submit:

A current resumeA cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.