About the role:

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.

Your duties will include:

• 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 3150
• 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.

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, Tuesday 11 November 2025.

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.

For further information, please contact: Inspector Steven Cooper on (03) 8533 0476 or [email protected].

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 [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.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work."

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

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