Facility and Assets Support Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | VPSG2 |
| Work Location: | Geelong - Barwon area |
| Reference: | VG/8894NOV2026 |
| Closing Date: | 26-Nov-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $62,104 - $79,753 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Support Officer.pdf (PDF, 273KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Akeylah Downing on 0408 775 936 Akeylah.Downing@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Be the welcoming face of a busy prison precinct each day.
- Help staff and visitors find the right place and person.
- Enjoy a varied role with front desk and office duties.
- Build your skills while supporting the work of four prisons.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
About us
The Barwon Southwest Prison Precinct incorporates four custodial facilities located 6km north- west of Lara, 20km from the centre of Geelong and about 70km from Melbourne. The four custodial facilities consist of two maximum security prisons being HM Prison Barwon and Western Plains Correctional Centre and medium security prison Marngoneet Correctional Centre and Karreenga Annex.
What you will do
As support officer (reception and front desk), you will provide front desk services at the Barwon Precinct Statewide Services Building. You will also help the facility and assets team keep daily services running smoothly.
You will:
- welcome visitors, answer questions and direct people to the right place
- receive deliveries and make sure they reach the right people
- record and sort prison maintenance requests for action
- provide reliable administrative support to the facility and assets leadership team
- help manage daily office tasks and respond to changing work needs
About you
A Certificate II in Business or an equivalent qualification is desirable but not required. You can also bring skills gained through work or other experience.
You should also have:
- good administration skills, with the ability to manage office tasks and use sound judgement
- strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel
- clear communication skills, with a polite and helpful approach to visitors and staff
- a flexible and helpful attitude, with the ability to solve problems and work well with others
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Akeylah Downing at akeylah.downing@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.
