• Take the lead in a team that keeps prison records and property in order.
• Support staff to deliver safe, accurate and timely services.
• Build your leadership skills in a busy prison setting.
• Help keep important records and prisoner property safe and secure.
• Fixed-term role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

About us

The Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group, comprising Corrections Victoria (CV), Justice Health and Justice Services, plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.

CV is responsible for the implementation of policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate offenders by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.

What you will do

As team leader – records and property, you will lead two teams at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. You will help staff manage prisoner records and property with care and accuracy.

You will:

• lead and support staff to manage prisoner records, transfers, releases and court visits
• oversee the safe handling, storage and return of prisoner property, including claims
• plan and share daily tasks to keep team work on track
• check records, property and team processes to meet legal and policy rules
• provide clear and timely advice to staff, prisoners and other people who need help

About you

No formal qualifications are required for this role. Previous records experience is strongly encouraged, but you do not need property experience. We will provide training to help you learn this area.

You should also have:

• strong computer skills, including experience with PTOS, E-Justice and PIMS
• good knowledge of laws, policies and rules that apply to prison records and property
• experience leading staff or an understanding of how teams work in a prison
• strong people skills, with the ability to solve problems, manage change and support a fair team

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Erin Anderson at erin.anderson@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.