Justice 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: | Administration / Secretarial |
| Classification: | VPSG2 |
| Work Location: | Geelong |
| Reference: | VG/DJ7972JUNE2026 |
| Closing Date: | 01-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $62,104 - $79,753 |
| Job Duration: | 02/10/2026 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS2 - DJ7972 - Justice Officer - Fixed-term until 2nd October 2026.pdf (PDF, 217KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Jeanette Guinane on 0409 334 710 jeanette.guinane@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help people access important justice services every day.
- Work in a varied role that keeps no two days the same.
- Support your local community from the heart of Geelong.
- Build your administration skills in a supportive team.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 2nd October 2026 earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As justice officer, you will provide administration and reception support across justice service centres.
You will help staff, visitors and community members while keeping services running smoothly.
You will:
- provide accurate administration support and client services
- assist people with enquiries, applications and department services
- manage reception, telephone calls and visitor movements
- maintain organised records, correspondence and mail processes
- support financial tasks, events, travel arrangements and fleet administration.
About you
Experience in administration or reception is desirable. You should feel comfortable using computer systems and helping people access services.
You should also have:
- strong computer skills
- a customer-focused approach
- the ability to work collaboratively with others
- a flexible mindset and willingness to learn.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jeanette Guinane at jeanette.guinane@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.
