Learning and Capability Officer - Family Violence

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is recruiting a Learning and Capability Officer for its MARAM Family Violence Learning and Capability team, which sits within People, Safety and Culture. The role helps staff build the skills to recognise and respond to family violence by delivering customised MARAM training. It is a fixed-term, full-time position until 30 June 2027, based in Melbourne, paid $100,894-$114,476 per year plus super.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver MARAM family violence training at the Foundational and Identification levels, in person and online
• Help staff build a shared understanding of family violence and how to respond
• Create safe, supportive training sessions that respect people with lived experience
• Work with teams and service providers to meet their training needs
• Help develop and update training materials to improve learning across the department

Required profile

• A Certificate IV in workplace training and assessment is desirable; a qualification in social services, criminal justice, health or a related field is preferred, and significant work experience may be considered instead
• Proven experience delivering training to adults, both in person and online
• Sound understanding of family violence, including its causes and effects
• Knowledge of the Victorian family violence sector and MARAM reforms

Required skills

• Expert facilitation skills and a good understanding of the MARAM framework
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, able to support diverse groups and manage difficult conversations

Applications close 22 November 2026 and must include a resume and covering letter. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.