Review Support Officer
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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.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Risk Management |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ6580MAY2026 |
| Closing Date: | 19-May-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $81,496 - $98,955 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - DJ6580 - VPS3 - Review Support Officer - Ongoing.pdf (PDF, 199KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Nell Houlihan nell.houlihan@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help keep prisons and youth justice centres safe and fair.
- Support reviews of serious incidents and key events.
- Build strong admin skills in a fast-moving team.
- Help improve systems that affect real people.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As review support officer, you will provide admin and project support to a busy review office.
You will help the team track risks, manage records and support reviews.
You will:
- deliver high-quality admin support across reviews and office tasks
- manage accurate records and keep systems up to date
- support timely incident reviews and assessments
- maintain confidential information with sound judgement
- contribute to ongoing improvement work across the team.
About you
You do not need a set qualification, but admin or justice experience will help. Experience in youth justice or corrections is useful.
You should also have:
- strong written skills and clear communication
- confidence using Microsoft Office and data systems
- ability to stay calm and adapt to change
- a team-focused approach that supports inclusion.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Nell Houlihan at Nell.Houlihan@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.
