Senior Prison Program Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Administration / Secretarial |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ0722MARCH2026 |
| Closing Date: | 14-Apr-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $79,122 - $96,073 |
| Job Duration: | 21/6/2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Senior Prison Program Officer - VPSG3.pdf (PDF, 291KB) |
| Contact: | Andrea Bowman ourpeople.ess@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your administrative expertise to provide support and advice to the Civil and Enforcement Services business unit
- A fixed-term, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 21st June 2027
- VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation
About the Business Unit:
Civil and Enforcement Services (CES) is a business unit within the Department of Justice and Community Safety's Justice Service and Regulation group. CES is responsible for managing the end-to-end infringement system in Victoria.
About the Role:
The Senior Prison Program Officer manages written requests from prisoners seeking the Director, Fines Victoria and/or Sheriff, apply to the Magistrates' Court for an order for time to be served in default of payment for outstanding infringement fines and warrants
Some of your duties will include:
- Performing administrative and other functions as required by the Fines Reform Act 2014 and Sentencing Act 1991 and other legislation relating to the day-to-day operations of the Prison Program team
- Accurately preparing, processing, and providing prisoners with ‘request' forms and any other relevant documentation
- Accurately preparing and lodging applications for prisoners on behalf of the Director, Fines Victoria and Sheriff of Victoria with the courts and ensure court orders are accurately recorded in the relevant databases
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- An understanding of the legislation applicable to the delivery of the Prison Program, specifically the Fines Reform Act 2014, Sentencing Act 1991 or experience operating within a legislative framework
- The ability to build a supportive and cooperative team environment while engaging other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues.
- The ability to seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to innovate
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 impacted by our work.
