The Learning and Professional Development Directorate (The Academy) plays a key role in the achievement of the Department’s Strategic Platforms by providing essential services. The Directorate will be accountable for developing and delivering training including conducting assessment and selection processes to establish ongoing pools of available entry level candidates to achieve the Department’s vision of Right People – Trained Right.
The Directorate’s Learning Support Services Branch (The Academy) is accountable for establishing and maintaining the content and curriculums for Department training, managing, maintaining and developing the Department’s Learning Management System and operating in a culture of continual improvement.
Role
A fantastic opportunity exists to join the Learning & Professional Development Directorate in the role of Standards & Compliance Officer.
As the Standards & Compliance Officer your role will be to:
- Manage or undertake compliance assessments of training programs and courses delivered or coordinated by the Academy.
- Ensure the quality of content and curriculums as required to the Directorate and RTO standards.
- Assist in the development of the training content and curriculums for the Department’s training and professional development and to assess the quality of proposed external training providers and courses.
- Assist to investigate and implement, as a process of continual improvement, appropriate training and delivery mechanisms to Department staff including training to be delivered by external organisations (eg TAFE or other external providers) and the extent of face to face training or online or audio visual training.
- Assist in developing and maintaining the Department’s Learning Management System to ensure accurate recording of training undertaken by Department staff and provide reports and statistics to Academy senior management on training completed and training expiry dates, themes and trends for operational readiness.
- Assist the Learning Support Services Branch in sourcing and assessing external training service providers.
Job related requirements
Please see the attached JDF for more information about the work related requirements of this position. All Departmental employees are required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
Further job related information
If you are interested in this position and would like further information on the role contact Roslyn Harley on (08) 9212 3901.
How to apply
The Department preferred method of application is via the apply now button below. You will be required to complete relevant personal information and attach documents as requested.
Provide a current resume including the contact details of 2 recent work referees and a 2 page statement outlining in broad terms your suitability for the role. Please do not provide a statement against each of the work related criteria.
Any remaining work related requirements as listed in the JDF may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Please ensure that at least 1 referee is a current or recent supervisor/line manager.
Forwarding your application
To apply applicants are requested to:
Apply online (Preferred)
- Click on the “Apply for Job” button at the top/bottom of the screen
- Complete all of the online application questions
- Attach all required documentation
By post
- Complete application for vacancy form which is attached to the advert
- Attach all required documentation Ensure all the above stapled
- Post your completed application to:
DCS Recruiting Branch
Department of Corrective Services
Locked Bag 22, Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
Please note:
- Applications received after the closing date/time or applications sent to us by email cannot be accepted.
- As we prefer to contact you by email for any interview or other matter, you are encouraged to apply online and provide a current valid e-mail address.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation.
Subsequent vacancies:
Applicants who are found suitable may be considered for similar vacancies over a 12 month period.