Workforce Engagement Officer

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

Job summary

Western Plains Correctional Centre in Geelong is offering an ongoing, full-time role as Workforce Engagement Officer. You will support staff and managers on site, with some night, weekend or public holiday work.

You will develop and update plans to create positive staff experiences, build strong relationships, provide clear HR policy advice and use staff feedback and data to guide improvements, fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources or helping staff feel heard and supported at work.
• Ability to build relationships with staff and managers and share ideas clearly.
• Experience with government or large organisations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update plans that create positive staff experiences.
• Build strong working relationships and help staff share ideas and feedback.
• Provide clear HR policy advice and refer complex questions appropriately.
• Use staff feedback and data to prepare reports and guide improvements.
• Identify staffing needs and support a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Skills

HR experience

People skills

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

HR qualification (preferred)

Job description

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 usWestern 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 doAs 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 experiencesbuild strong working relationships and help staff share ideas and feedbackgive clear advice on human resources policies and refer complex questions to the right peopleuse staff feedback and data to prepare useful reports and guide improvementswork with managers to identify staffing needs and support a respectful, inclusive workplace.About youYou 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 workexperience providing business support in government or a large private organisationskills in Microsoft Windows and Office to complete tasks and present information clearlyflexibility, 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 email Julian Kozijevic at [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.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 commitmentThe 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.