Justice Officer
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The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Administration / Secretarial |
| Classification: | VPSG2 |
| Work Location: | Geelong |
| Reference: | VG/1424JUNE2026 |
| Closing Date: | 01-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $62,104 - $79,753 |
| Job Duration: | 04/09/2026 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS2 - 1424 - Justice Officer - Fixed-term until 4th September 2026.pdf (PDF, 217KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Jeanette Guinane on 0409 334 710 jeanette.guinane@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help people access services that make a real difference.
- Work at the front line of justice services in Geelong.
- Use your administration skills in a varied and busy role.
- Join a supportive team while building valuable experience.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 4th September 2026, earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As justice officer, you will provide reception and administration support for the Geelong justice service centre.
You will help people access services while supporting the day-to-day operations of the centre.
You will:
- provide accurate administration support and client services
- assist people with enquiries, applications and department services
- deliver professional reception services and manage phone enquiries
- maintain secure records, correspondence and mail processes
- support financial tasks, events, travel arrangements and fleet management.
About you
Experience in administration or reception will help you succeed in this role. You should be comfortable using computer systems and helping people access services.
You should also have:
- strong computer literacy
- a customer-focused approach
- the ability to work collaboratively with others
- a flexible and inclusive approach to supporting people.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jeanette Guinane at jeanette.guinane@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 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.
