Review 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: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ9769MAY2026 |
| Closing Date: | 19-May-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $100,894 - $114,476 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | DJ9769- Review Officer - VPS4 - Ongoing.pdf (PDF, 196KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Mariam Schrader mariam.schrader@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Lead reviews that improve safety in justice settings.
- Assess serious incidents and help shape system change.
- Work on complex cases, including deaths in custody.
- Build strong insight and influence key decisions.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As review officer, you will assess incidents and lead detailed reviews.
You will help improve safety, fairness and outcomes in justice systems.
You will:
- undertake complex reviews of deaths, incidents and system issues
- analyse detailed data to find risks, trends and key insights
- prepare clear reports, briefings and advice for senior leaders
- monitor ongoing actions and track how recommendations are applied
- apply respectful and trauma-informed approaches in all work.
About you
You do not need a formal qualification, but a relevant tertiary degree is desirable.
You bring strong writing and communication skills for reports and briefings.
You should also have:
- strong analysis skills and sound judgement in complex matters
- high resilience and ability to manage confronting content
- good teamwork and ability to work across different groups
- a focus on inclusion and respect for diverse backgrounds.
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.
