Senior Review 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
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Risk Management |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ6566JUNE2026 |
| Closing Date: | 23-Jun-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | 30/06/2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - DJ6566- Senior Review Officer - VPS5 - Fixed-term until 30th June 2027.pdf (PDF, 246KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Mariam Schrader mariam.schrader@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Lead reviews that help improve Victoria's justice system.
- Investigate complex incidents and uncover opportunities for change.
- Work on meaningful issues that impact safety, wellbeing and accountability.
- Build your expertise in reviews, analysis and evidence-based reporting.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 30th June 2027, earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior review officer, you will lead reviews into deaths and critical incidents across Victoria's correctional and youth justice systems.
You will assess complex information and provide clear findings that support safer services and better outcomes.
You will:
- lead complex reviews into deaths, major incidents and systemic issues
- prepare high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence for senior decision-makers
- analyse complex information to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
- provide evidence-based recommendations that strengthen correctional and youth justice services
- build strong working relationships and support review activities across a range of justice settings.
About you
A recognised and relevant tertiary qualification is desirable but not required.
Experience in the criminal justice system is desirable, particularly in youth justice or corrections.
You should also have:
- strong analytical writing and briefing skills
- the ability to assess complex information and solve problems
- excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- the resilience to work with challenging and sensitive material.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Mariam Schrader at mariam.schrader@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.
