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?
- Help keep prison services running safely and smoothly every day.
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Support staff, visitors and prison operations through varied administrative work.
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Work across different tasks in a role that offers variety and meaningful responsibility.
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Build valuable public service experience while supporting rehabilitation and community safety.
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Casual role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
About Us
Department of Justice and Community Safety comprises of eight regions, through which compliance, enforcement and regulatory services are provided to the Victorian community.
Located at Castlemaine, Loddon Prison is a 477 bed Medium Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. Adjacent to Loddon Prison is Middleton, a 236 bed Restricted Minimum Security Prison for sentenced male prisoners. The focus of both prisons is rehabilitation via individual case management, employment, education, training and also the provision of programs and targeted interventions to address offending behaviour and promote the development of prosocial behaviour. Both prisons provide contemporary and quality correctional services that prepare prisoners for transition and reintegration. The third prison is located at Maldon, a minimum risk women's facility; Tarrengower Prison.
What you will do
As justice officer – prison services, you will provide reception, administrative and business support in a prison environment.
You will help deliver accurate, timely and professional services that support daily prison operations.
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provide reliable reception, concierge and administrative support across prison services
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coordinate staff movements, meetings, events, mail and routine records with care and accuracy
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prepare correspondence, reports and meeting minutes and maintain secure electronic records
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give clear information to visitors, answer switchboard enquiries and direct calls to the right area
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review prisoner property and visitor processes, complete regular audits and support continuous improvement.
About you
Experience in a correctional environment is desirable. Advanced computer skills across word processing, spreadsheets, email, appointment scheduling and internet systems are also desirable.
You should also have:
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strong computer skills and a sound understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
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the ability to solve problems, follow processes and produce accurate work
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respectful communication skills and the ability to work well with others
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a professional approach that values inclusion, accountability and continuous improvement.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Zena McManus 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 r equired 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.
