Education Consultant

About the role:

As an Education Consultant, you will support the development and continuous improvement of education and training programs across Victoria Police. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will work with subject matter experts and stakeholders to create learning products, provide specialist advice, and contribute to a range of education projects and initiatives.

The role combines instructional design, consultation and project work to help ensure education programs remain contemporary, practical and aligned with organisational needs. You will apply contemporary learning practices, maintain education resources and contribute to initiatives that support training across Victoria Police.

This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, helping shape education programs and resources that support Victoria Police employees across the organisation.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders on education and training initiatives.
• Working with subject matter experts to develop learning products that support operational policing.
• Developing and maintaining education, assessment and learner support materials.
• Collaborating with colleagues on projects and initiatives across the learning and development portfolio.
• Researching contemporary learning practices and applying them to education programs.

About you:

You will bring experience in education and training, along with a passion for developing learning products that support organisational outcomes. You will be confident working collaboratively, contributing to projects and taking responsibility for delivering high-quality work.

Essential requirements

• Experience developing education and training resources, supported by a strong understanding of learning and development principles.
• Well-developed communication and consultation skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and contribute to project outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Desirable requirements

• Experience within a Registered Training Organisation or the vocational education and training sector.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) and/or a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at the Victoria Police Academy, Glen Waverley.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant must be qualified in Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent or qualify within 12 months.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 20 September 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6***.

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. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.