Executive Services Officer - Geelong
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Geelong |
| Reference: | VG/1921260APR |
| Closing Date: | 14-May-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $81,496 - $98,955 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - (VPSG3) - CV0744 - Executive Services Officer - Geelong - Ongoing FT - April 2026.docx (Word, 546KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Kate O’Rielly - 0447 573 302 Kate.O'Reilly@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Ongoing, full-time role
- VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.
- Support the coordination and delivery of high-quality executive support services
- Experience a dynamic and innovative workplace
- Help shape operations for the future of corrections
Western Plains Correctional Centre is a modern, maximum-security facility designed to support rehabilitation and positive behavioural change for up to 1,248 people in custody. Western Plain features advanced infrastructure, including medical wards, a cultural centre and vocational training facilities, enabling a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to care.
Through its innovative design and integrated service model, Western Plains promotes safety, strengthens connections and supports successful reintegration into the community. Working across Workforce and Prison Services, Communities, and Safety and Operational Services, the centre delivers coordinated, person-centred services that respond to the complex and evolving needs of the people in its care.
About the role
As part of the Workforce and Prison Services (WPS) team, the Executive Services team is dedicated to delivering essential corporate and ancillary services support to prison operational teams and prisoners.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Executive Services, this role is responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality, responsive internal communication services and targeted engagement activities and events across a range of projects and operational priorities within Western Plains Correctional Centre. They will hold secretariat duties for various meetings and assist with administration tasks that support business continuity. Additionally, the role will maintain the prison' correspondence register and coordinate various staff forums.
The Executive Service Officer has an integral role in building a positive and inclusive culture, driving an engaged workforce, and embedding the core values and behaviours consistent with Western Plains Correctional Centre's mission of rehabilitation and reintegration.
To be successful in this role, you will deliver:
- Highly developed writing and editorial skills with demonstrated ability to research and prepare engaging communications content for a variety of audiences and mediums.
- Demonstrated experience in a digital communications environment with demonstrated proficiency in the content management of intranet portals and knowledge of contemporary design tools and software applications including Microsoft Office 365.
- Effective consultative, verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Proven project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:
For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
