Project and Business Support Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Administration / Secretarial |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/CV1197 |
| Closing Date: | 12-Mar-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $97,955 - $111,142 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS4 - CV1197 - Project and Business Support Officer - Fixed term to 30 June 2028 - Melbourne CBD - February 2026.docx (Word, 540KB) |
| Contact: | Pauline Bailey on 0408 491 863 Pauline.bailey@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Provide business support to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner and be responsible for coordinating Sentence Management Division related legal matters.
- Fixed term to 30 June 2028 opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Project and Business Support Officer, to provide a critical role within Office of the Deputy Commissioner.
About the Business Unit
Sitting within the Corrections and Justice Services Group, Corrections Victoria (CV) operates Victoria's adult corrections system. CV is responsible for achieving the appropriate balance between a safe, secure and humane system while providing programs and services that seek to rehabilitate people through addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.
Sentence Management Division (SMD) sits within CV and consists of the following units:
- Sentence Management Operations
- Sentence Calculation and Warrant Administration
- Video Conferencing Coordination Unit
- Complex Classification Unit
- Counter Terrorism Coordination
- Office of the Deputy Commissioner
- Maribyrnong Community Residential Facility
- MARAM Framework Implementation
About the Role
The Project and Business Support Officer is part of the Deputy Commissioner 's office and is responsible for providing a range of high-quality business, project and administrative support to coordinate Sentence Management Division related legal matters. As well as drafting letters and reports for court, the role is also required to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and will source, collate and analyse information from our stakeholders and from Corrections Victoria information systems that may be provided as evidence in court.
Some of your duties will include:
- Use information management systems (eg. PIMS, EJustice, Centurion, CVIMS, EBC, TRIM) to identify, analyse and collate information to respond to requests for information.
- Draft letters and reports to be submitted as evidence in court.
- Provide regular reports and updates to managers and senior staff regarding the progress of legal matters.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated understanding of the criminal justice system and the main issues impacting Corrections Victoria.
- Well-developed written (letters and reports) and verbal communication skills in a government or legal environment.
- Proven ability to track and prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a legal environment is desirable but not essential.
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.
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.
