• Supervise and support people completing community work across diverse sites.
• Perfect role for people with hands-on experience in trades.
• Lead by example, coaching new field officers and building strong teams.
• Help people give back to the community while improving their own future.
• 2 x ongoing, full-time roles earning $79,122 - $87,599 per year, plus super.

Come to our online Information Session! Tune in to learn more about the role and the positive impact you could make. Click here to register your interest - 4:00pm Tuesday 18 November 2025.

What you will do

As a Leading Field Officer, you will guide and support people completing community work programs that make a real difference to the community. You will also coach and mentor field officers to build their confidence and skills.

You will:

• Supervise and instruct people completing community work, ensuring safe, productive and meaningful activities.
• Coach and mentor field officers, providing on-the-job training and support.
• Carry out site inspections, risk assessments and safety checks to maintain a safe environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and work sites.
• Keep accurate records, prepare reports and contribute to ongoing service improvement.

The Leading Field Officer role operates Monday to Friday, and travel is required across the North West Metro Area.

About you

You must hold or be willing to obtain a current Certificate II in First Aid, and must have a full and current Victorian driver's licence. A qualification in workplace health and safety or training and assessment is desirable.

You should also have:

• Experience working on community projects and using a range of tools and equipment safely.
• The ability to solve problems and think critically in practical situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with people from different backgrounds.
• The confidence to coach, lead and motivate others while promoting safe and inclusive work practices.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Vesna Kimoska on 0429 670 600 or via email at Vesna.Kimoska@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and/or cover letter uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The assessment process will entail the following:
• Answering several questions in the application form upon submitting your resume.
• A phone screen.
• A work sample (case study) and interview.
• Reference checks.
• Pre-employment security checks.
• Health assessment https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/prison-officer-pre-service-health-assessment

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or need 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.

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.