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?
- Ongoing full-time administration opportunity with a small team based in Beechworth
- Large range of career progression and developmental opportunities
- VPS Grade 2: $62,104 - $79,753 plus superannuation
About Us:
The Beechworth Correctional Centre is a minimum-security facility with a focus on preparing individuals for release and successful reintegration back into society. It offers various working industries with the men given the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that will effectively link them to employment on release. When not engaged in work, the men attend rehabilitative programs to address their offending behaviour, engage in education and visits whilst many also engage in recreation and community assistance programs.
About the Role:
The Justice Officer – Prison Services, delivers services within prison facilities. This role is primarily based at Beechworth, minimum security facility for male prisoners. The role also provides timely and effective corporate services including warehouse, stores, finance support, purchasing, procurement, stock and inventory control, working in the prisoner shops and various other related duties.
This position requires direct prisoner contact and supervision and may involve weekend and public holiday work, in accordance with the applicable provision of the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024.
The role of a Justice Officer - Prison Services:
- Provide administration and client service duties within a prison environment.
- The role requires a strong focus on customer service, teamwork, integrity, accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
- This position is prison based and work on site is required with prisoner interaction.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will be able to learn or demonstrate:
- Well-developed computer literacy.
- Sound knowledge of and application of legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.
- Experience with Oracle or similar finance related system.
- An understanding of shop, store and warehousing operations including associated stock management.
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 and if successful, you will gain access to apply for opportunities that are raised internally within the department. You will get to work with a closeknit team in a unique and interesting environment.
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. Childr en 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.
