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: | Administration / Secretarial |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJCSD033AUG26 |
| Closing Date: | 27-Aug-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $81,496 - $98,955 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Review Officer - RO - VPS3 - PD.pdf (PDF, 215KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Andrea Bowman ourpeople.ess@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Make fair decisions about fines and payment arrangements for the public.
- Use your judgement to review applications and explain your decisions clearly.
- Help improve services that support people affected by fines.
- Build valuable skills in a role that makes a real difference.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Review Officer, you will review applications about fines and payment arrangements.
You will use clear rules and sound judgement to make fair decisions.
You will:
- review applications and make sound decisions about fines and payment arrangements;
- apply legislation, policies and procedures to support fair outcomes;
- provide clear and timely information to people and colleagues;
- keep accurate records and update systems in line with recordkeeping rules;
- help improve quality processes, procedures and systems across enforcement and support services.
About you
No formal qualifications are required for this role. Practical experience applying legislation or policies is highly desirable.
You should also have:
- strong skills using Microsoft Office and other IT systems;
- sound judgement and the ability to solve problems using rules and available information;
- clear communication skills and the ability to listen and respond well to others;
- flexibility, resilience and a commitment to working well with people from diverse backgrounds.
To learn more about this role, please read the position description. For questions, email Andrea Bowman at ourpeople.ess@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. These may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact the person listed on this ad. You can also request an alternative format for application material.
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.
