Business Support Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Administration / Secretarial |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/CV0053DECEMBER2025 |
| Closing Date: | 13-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $79,122 - $96,073 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS3 - Business Support Officer - Ongoing, full-time.pdf (PDF, 238KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Ashlea Shaune on 0484 722 404 ashlea.shaune@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your administrative expertise to provide support and advice to the Justice Health Unit
- Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide a critical role within Justice Health.
About the Business Unit
Justice Health looks after the delivery of primary health, primary mental health and specialist forensic mental health services for people in Victorian prisons and young people in custodial centres. In Victoria, health services to people in adult correctional and youth justice facilities are delivered by both public and private providers.
About the Role
The Business Support Officer, reporting directly to the General Manager, Adult Health, provides administrative support to the Justice Health unit.
Some of your duties will include:
- Providing administrative support to Justice Health, including the Adult Health team
- Providing secretariat support in meetings/workshops including minute taking, follow-up action items, and recording key decisions
- Managing assigned projects, including monitoring work against timelines, and reporting of statuses
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:
- Experience in similar administrative roles in Victorian Government, or a similar environment, is highly desirable.
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.


