Workforce Engagement Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Geelong; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Geelong is seeking a Workforce Engagement Officer to support staff and managers at Western Plains Correctional Centre. The role is primarily on-site and may involve nights, weekends or public holidays.

You will develop plans to enhance staff experiences, build relationships, and advise on HR policies. You do not need a mandatory qualification, but an HR qualification would help; strong HR experience and proficient Office skills are expected to

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources or helping staff feel heard and supported at work.
• Experience providing business support in government or a large private organisation.
• Skills in Microsoft Windows and Office to complete tasks and present information clearly.
• Flexible, sound judgement and people skills to solve problems and support colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update plans that create positive staff experiences.
• Build strong working relationships and help staff share ideas and feedback.
• Provide clear advice on human resources policies and refer complex questions to the right people.
• Use staff feedback and data to prepare useful reports and guide improvements.
• Work with managers to identify staffing needs and support a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Skills

HR experience

People skills

Office software

Education

HR qualification beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Geelong VIC

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.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

• Help staff feel heard, informed and supported at work.
• Support a modern prison that promotes safety and rehabilitation.
• Put your people skills to work solving everyday staffing challenges.
• Build your human resources experience while improving working life for others.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

About us

Western Plains Correctional Centre is a modern, maximum-security prison focussed on rehabilitation, housing up to 1248 people in custody.

Western Plains features multi-purpose infrastructure which is adaptable to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria and the people in our care.

Modern amenities include medical wards, a cultural centre, and vocational training facilities.

What you will do

As workforce engagement officer, you will support staff and managers at Western Plains Correctional Centre. You will work mainly on site and may work nights, weekends or public holidays.

You will:

• develop and update plans that create positive staff experiences
• build strong working relationships and help staff share ideas and feedback
• give clear advice on human resources policies and refer complex questions to the right people
• use staff feedback and data to prepare useful reports and guide improvements
• work with managers to identify staffing needs and support a respectful, inclusive workplace.

About you

You do not need a mandatory qualification. A qualification in human resource management would help you in this role.

You should also have:

• experience in human resources or helping staff feel heard and supported at work
• experience providing business support in government or a large private organisation
• skills in Microsoft Windows and Office to complete tasks and present information clearly
• flexibility, sound judgement and people skills to solve problems, handle difficult conversations and support colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to emailJulian Kozijevic at***************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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.