Justice Officer
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
| |
| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Administration / Secretarial |
| Classification: | VPSG2 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - Northern Metro |
| Reference: | VG/7916JUNE2025 |
| Closing Date: | 22-Jun-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $60,295 - $77,430 |
| Job Duration: | until 31 October 2025 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Justice (VPS2) - Justice Officer - 7916.pdf (PDF, 212KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Jasmina Calabro - 0437795260 Jasmina.Calabro@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your service delivery experience to provide support and advice to the Corrections Victoria branch and clients
- Opportunity to work within a high-performing administrative team in the Victorian Public Service
About the business unit
The Justice Officer is a position in Corporate Governance and Support team with the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), North West Metropolitan Area (NWMA).
The North West Metropolitan Area (NWMA) accounts for sites located in either the North or West of the Area and deliver a range of services including: custodial services at prisons, Community Correctional Services, Youth Justice Services, Sheriff's Operations, Consumer Affairs, front of house enquiries (including Births, Deaths and Marriages applications) and management of community services (including Victims' Support across the area).
About the role
The Justice Officer is a position in Corrections and Justice Services within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), North West Metropolitan Area (NWMA).
The position is based at the South Morang Office; however, it is an expectation of the role that the successful applicant is willing to support at other locations across the North Metro. A driver's license is therefore preferred but not essential.
The Justice Officer provides administration and client services, as required by the locations and the region. The role is part of a regional administration team, that provide a commitment to team building and the efficient delivery of administrative services across the region.
Some of your duties will include:
- Supporting the delivery of a range of programs
- Completing a range of administrative duties including data entry
- Providing advice and support to internal and external stakeholders.
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:
- Well-developed computer literacy and administration skills
- An understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate records of sensitive information and documents
- The ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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 impact
