At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
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
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Support the Office of the Attorney General or Minister for Police.
- Provide high-level administration, reception and information support.
- Handle public enquiries and sensitive correspondence with care.
- Gain valuable public sector experience while supporting important government work.
- Fixed term, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
About us
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.
The Corporate Strategy and Delivery group delivers essential corporate and enabling services and specialist support, allowing the department to operate efficiently and effectively.
Data, Performance and Governance is tasked with supporting the Chief Operating Officer in leading the department's agenda in delivery of justice and community safety services in Victoria by providing a strong evidence base for the development of effective policy and organisational management.
Ministerial Services is responsible for, among other things, statutory appointments, the coordination of Cabinet and Committees, Parliament and legislation, coordination of DJCS entity annual reports, and departmental liaison staff in Ministerial Offices.
What you will do
As Administration and Information Officer, you will support the Office of the Attorney General or Minister for Police. You will provide high-level administration and reception support to the office.
You will:
- provide high-quality service by answering public calls, managing visitors and handling enquiries.
- provide organised administration and support for the minister's office and senior staff.
- manage the minister's inbox and process correspondence accurately and promptly.
- support senior staff with information requests, correspondence and other office tasks.
- use sound judgement when handling sensitive information, confidential documents and public enquiries.
About you
No mandatory qualification is listed for this role. Experience working in a government setting would be desirable.
You should also have:
- technical skills using Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Pro.
- government knowledge and an understanding of public sector processes.
- flexibility to manage changing priorities and work with different teams.
- sound judgement to solve problems and handle difficult conversations calmly.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Lauren Tucker at [email protected].
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 mate rial, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safety 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.
