Career Advisor

at  Victoria Police

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Victoria Police
Salary: $92,332 - $104,762
Occupation: Human Resources
Reference: VG/1801089EH

REQUIREMENTS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• This position requires regular travel, applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

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.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vp

ABOUT THE ROLE:

An opportunity for one (1) x Career Advisor to be part of our Health and Wellbeing Hub for the North West Metro Region, located in Docklands.
The Health and Wellbeing Hub is the single most significant investment in the health, safety, and wellbeing of Victoria Police employees to prevent and respond to work related injuries. Six multi-disciplinary teams are being established, based in hubs across the state, with a focus on enhancing employee’s mental health, injury prevention, early intervention, and recovery support.
This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to support Victoria Police employees. You will work on the ground in our Police Stations, travelling across the region frequently to meet our people where they are located.
The Career Advisor will provide strength-based career education and development interventions to support manager capability and uplift, employee career growth, job enrichment, and transition, empowering employees, and managers, promoting positive mental health outcomes. The incumbent will deliver group career training workshops and webinars for employees and managers, and will offer tailored one-on-one career coaching sessions, career education and development on a range of topics employing relevant career strategies and interventions to promote career enrichment and wellbeing.
Reporting to the Hub Manager, the Career Advisor will work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders, including the Career Advisory Lead, their Health & Wellbeing Hub colleagues, and regional members, to ensure high level care coordination for employees.
The position will be required to operate in a highly agile work environment to meet the varied needs of the business within their allocated region and whilst experience in mental health and wellbeing education would be beneficial, it is not necessary.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

YOUR DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of employees through proactive career advisory support.
• Conduct one-on-one career coaching sessions to facilitate informed career decisions and transition pathways tailored to individual development and goals.
• Assist in creating and delivering career education resources, including workshops, webinars, and online tools, catering to the diverse needs of employees.
• Cultivate productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, employing an adaptable approach to empower employees and foster confidence.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in career development and transition pathways through ongoing professional development and participation in community of practice meetings.
• Contribute to the enhancement of career development programs by actively participating in initiatives focused on continuous improvement and meeting stakeholder expectations.