LAUREN WEAVER
Rosanna,VIC
Summary
Experienced justice, education and offender services professional with over 20 years across corrections, vocational education, and community services. Skilled in coordinating psycho-educational, vocational and reintegration programs within correctional environments.
Demonstrated leadership in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice that fosters behavioural change and supports women’s transition back into the community.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Justice & Community Services
Kangan Institute
2023 - Current
- Delivering training and assessment activity across the Diploma of Justice, Diploma and Certificate IV in Community Services, and Diploma of Youth Work.
- Design and facilitate programs that strengthen employability, rehabilitation, and social participation outcomes.
- Support diverse learners using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
- Participate in validation, compliance, and continuous improvement processes aligned with ASQA and DJCS standards.
Education Site Manager
Bendigo TAFE / Kangan Institute
2015 - 2022
- Led multidisciplinary education teams delivering vocational training within correctional facilities.
- Managed program coordination, staff supervision, data integrity, and compliance reporting.
- Collaborated with DJCS, service providers, and case management teams to deliver holistic education and reintegration programs.
- Implemented trauma-informed and strengths-based practices that improved participation and completion rates.
Program Coordinator
RMIT University
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed and coordinated induction and qualification programs for new Court Registrars across Victoria.
- Ensured program content reflected current justice policy and legislative frameworks.
Project Officer, Learning & Development
Department of Justice Victoria
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Supported the design and delivery of professional development programs for Community Correctional Services staff.
Training Officer
Community Correctional Services. Corrections Victoria
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Delivered operational and behavioural management training across correctional regions.
Youth Worker / Program Coordinator
Department of Human Services. Youth Justice
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided behaviour change and rehabilitation programs for young offenders in custody.
Intelligence & Investigations Manager / Supervisor
Immigration Detention Services
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Oversaw detainee management, investigations, and safety compliance in high-security environments.
Prison / Custody Officer
Melbourne Custody Centre
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
Bendigo Kangan Institute
Bendigo, VIC01-2021
Diploma - Vocational Education & Training Practice
ASCET TAFE
01-2013
Diploma - Youth Work
Support Works
01-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration
RMIT University
01.2005
Skills
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Flexible and adaptive
Reporting and documentation
Collaborative learning
Decision-making
Program development
Staff training and development
Contract management
Timeline
Program Coordinator
RMIT University
01.2011 - 01.2014
Project Officer, Learning & Development
Department of Justice Victoria
01.2009 - 01.2011
Training Officer
Community Correctional Services. Corrections Victoria
01.2007 - 01.2009
Youth Worker / Program Coordinator
Department of Human Services. Youth Justice
01.2003 - 01.2007
Intelligence & Investigations Manager / Supervisor
Immigration Detention Services
01.2001 - 01.2003
Prison / Custody Officer
Melbourne Custody Centre
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration
RMIT University
Teacher, Justice & Community Services
Kangan Institute
2023 - Current
Education Site Manager
Bendigo TAFE / Kangan Institute
2015 - 2022
Certificate IV - Training & Assessment
Bendigo Kangan Institute
Diploma - Vocational Education & Training Practice
ASCET TAFE
Diploma - Youth Work
Support Works