Administration Officer, Offender Management

About this role

• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity with a small team based in Castlemaine
• Large range of career progression and developmental opportunities within the department
• 9-day fortnight
• VPS Grade 2: $58,539 - $75,175 plus superannuation

About Us:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) comprises of eight regions, through which compliance, enforcement and regulatory services are provided to the Victorian community.

The Loddon Mallee Region provides services for three prisons, two within the Loddon Prison and Middleton precinct which is comprised of a medium risk facility (Loddon) and a restricted minimum facility (Middleton). They also provide support through Justice Service Centres in Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca and Mildura and at outreach locations across the region, including Castlemaine, Maryborough, Kerang, Robinvale, Kyneton and Ouyen.

About the Role:

The Administration Officer, Offender Management provides a range of administration support to Loddon Prison and Middleton correctional facilities. Reporting to the Offender Management Supervisor, you will be part of a small team and will be responsible for a wide variety of functions including resolving internal stakeholder queries, preparing, attending and distributing minutes of various meetings including Case Management Review Committee and regular supervisor meetings as well as other general computer related duties.

Some of your duties will include:

• As required, take, prepare, distribute and attend to electronic filing of minutes of various meetings, including regular Supervisor and Case Management Review Committee (CMRC) meetings.
• Create and maintain records in the Prisoner Information System (PIMS).
• Promote communication and liaison across all levels of staff involved in offender management processes, including other locations, Community Correctional Services, Sentence Management, and other business units within Corrections Victoria.

About You:

We are looking for people with the right attitude. No experience is required as all training is provided upon commencement though data entry, however rostering experience is preferable.

Benefits:

This is a great entry level opportunity for someone looking for a long-term career within the government. The role is an ongoing opportunity. You will get to work with a closeknit team in a unique and interesting environment. 

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

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.