Justice Officer
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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: | Melbourne - Western Metro |
| Reference: | VG/DJ8799JANUARY2026 |
| Closing Date: | 26-Jan-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $60,295 - $77,430 |
| Job Duration: | 19/01/2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - (VPS2) - Justice Officer West - DJ8799 - Fixed-term, full-time until 19th Jan 2027.pdf (PDF, 256KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Paris Anderson on 0407 710 963 Paris.Anderson@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your administrative expertise to provide support and advice to Corrections Victoria at Justice Services in Northwest Metropolitan Melbourne
- A fixed-term, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 19th January 2027
- VPS Grade 2: $60,295 - $77,430 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
Located across the NWMA are fourteen non-custodial locations in the Melbourne CBD, Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, Reservoir, South Morang, Melton, Sunshine, Werribee, Derrimut, Laverton, Tullamarine and Thomastown, plus the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Collingwood, and the Court Services Unit at the Melbourne Magistrates Court. There are four Youth Justice office locations in Broadmeadows, Reservoir, Werribee and Sunshine.
About the Role:
The Justice Officer provides administration and client services, as required by the locations and the region.
Some of your duties will include:
- Providing information and assistance to clients, internal and external stakeholders and the public including the collation, review and processing of applications
- Greeting and liaising with clients and stakeholders and providing accurate advice and information in relation to Justice Services in accordance with business processes
- Providing a range of high-quality and efficient administrative services to regional program areas including administrative support to Community Correctional Services and Sheriff's Operations.
This position will be based at the Laverton Sheriff Office, with additional support provided to the Werribee and Melton Justice Service Centres. The Justice Officer role is responsible for supporting the management of all Sheriff administration across the Western Region.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Well developed computer literacy
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary service delivery team would be advantageous
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.
