Coordinator
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: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ9486OCT2026 |
| Closing Date: | 18-Nov-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $100,894 - $114,476 |
| Job Duration: | 8 October 2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - DJ9486 - VPS4 - Coordinator - October 2026.pdf (PDF, 280KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Alexandra Shawcroft on 0408 654 751 alexandra.shawcroft@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Keep vital information flowing across Victoria's justice system.
- Help senior leaders meet deadlines and make informed decisions.
- Improve how teams share information and manage key tasks.
- Build valuable public service skills while supporting work that matters.
- Fixed-term (until 8 October 2027), full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
About us
The Justice System Coordination and Reform (JSCR) group supports the Attorney-General and DJCS Ministers to deliver court services policy, civil and criminal law policy and legislative reform responsibilities by providing legal policy and stakeholder management expertise. Working collaboratively with key entities across the justice system and the department, we ensure policy reform is strategic, relevant, holistic and people centred.
What you will do
As a coordinator, you will manage reports and key office tasks for the justice system coordination and reform group. You will work with teams across the department to keep information flowing and help meet key deadlines.
You will:
- coordinate regular and urgent reports, gather information and meet tight deadlines
- plan ahead for quarterly and annual reports to help teams prepare
- improve work processes to make tasks simpler, faster and more accurate
- manage office tasks, including emails, ministerial letters, meeting requests and online pages
- work with teams across the department to solve problems and support shared goals.
About you
There are no mandatory qualifications for this role. You can draw on your work experience and practical skills to help the team deliver its work.
You should also have:
- project experience, including the ability to manage complex tasks and track progress
- strong relationship skills and the care needed to handle sensitive or private information
- the ability to solve problems and work well with others to reach shared goals
- flexibility and sound judgement, with the ability to manage changing priorities in a busy workplace.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Alexandra Shawcroft at Alexandra.shawcroft@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.


