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?
- Keep a busy correctional centre running with organised administrative support.
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Manage the general manager's priorities while handling varied and meaningful work.
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Enjoy a diverse role where no two days are the same.
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Build strong working relationships across the prison and the department.
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Ongoing or fixed-term, full-time role earning $81,496 to $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As administrative support officer, you will provide confidential administrative support to the general manager at Hopkins Correctional Centre.
You will help keep daily operations organised by managing priorities, meeting deadlines and supporting a wide range of business activities.
You will:
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provide confidential administrative support and maintain effective office systems
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coordinate the general manager's diary, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements
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prepare clear correspondence, reports and briefings after researching key issues
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manage incoming emails and documents by setting priorities and arranging follow-up actions
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support meetings by preparing agendas, distributing papers, taking minutes and welcoming visitors.
About you
You do not need formal qualifications for this role. Experience in administration, particularly supporting a senior manager or leadership team, will be an advantage.
You should also have:
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strong experience providing administrative support to senior leaders
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advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook diary management
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the ability to prioritise work, solve problems and meet competing deadlines
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excellent communication skills and a collaborative, inclusive approach.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Alyshia Mortimer 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 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 o ur work.
