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?
- Collect intelligence that helps keep Victoria safe.
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Work with prisons and intelligence teams across the state.
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Join a skilled team and support important operations.
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Build specialist knowledge in a unique operational role.
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Ongoing, full-time role earning $85,787 - $98,651 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior prison officer (CVIU), you will support intelligence work across Corrections Victoria.
You will help collect, analyse and share information that supports prison safety and offender management.
You will:
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collect, collate and share intelligence information to support decision making
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prepare clear reports and briefings on threats, patterns and emerging issues
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support intelligence-led operations across prisons and community facilities
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provide technical advice and help improve intelligence systems and processes
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work with internal teams and external agencies to support prison security and community safety.
About you
You must be an Australian citizen and either hold, or be able to obtain, a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance. You must also have completed Victorian Prison Officer Pre-Service training, or equivalent training in another jurisdiction.
You should also have:
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knowledge of intelligence practices and the correctional system
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strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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the ability to build productive working relationships and communicate clearly
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experience using computer systems and information management tools.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Josie Sheppard using
[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 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.
