Data and Administration Officer, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Branch

About this role

• Better support, better outcomes: contribute to a safer community through a safe and humane corrections system that provides opportunities for rehabilitation and supports reintegration
• Provide high quality data capture, analysis and oversight across several portfolio areas using different platforms
• Fixed term to 30 June 2026 reporting directly to the General Manager
• VPS3 salary: $79,122 to $96,073 plus superannuation

About Us:

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration Branch (Branch) is responsible for a range of programs and services across both prisons and Community Correctional Services. The Branch's purpose is to contribute to a safer community through a safe and humane corrections system that provides opportunities for rehabilitation, supports reintegration and working toward Aboriginal self-determination.

About the Role:

The Data and Administration Officer plays a critical role in supporting government reporting requirements as the Branch delivers a range of programs and services across both Corrections Victoria (CV) prisons and Community Correctional Services. You will:

• undertake a range of administrative activities, coordinate communications to key staff and stakeholders, and oversee system access for internal and external staff
• undertake discrete projects to support Branch priorities that may involve working with people across multiple teams and work locations, including planning, reporting and implementation
• contribute to government reporting and development of reporting systems that contribute to the successful delivery of Branch priorities.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrate data, digital and technological literacy.
• Understand operational environment and works effectively, responding to changes, implementing responses, and providing analyses and suggesting improvements to support decision making.
• An understanding and awareness of the key issues impacting Corrections Victoria, particularly within the area of rehabilitation and reintegration programs and services.

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

Qualifications:

• No relevant tertiary qualification is required but experience in work experience in a related field as highly desirable.

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.