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 support programs that improve community safety across Victoria.
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Coordinate important work that supports people at risk of violent extremism.
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Work with skilled teams across government on meaningful early intervention programs.
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Build valuable experience in policy, projects and case coordination while making a real difference.
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Fixed term, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
About Us
The Countering Violent Extremism Unit within DJCS coordinates a whole-of-government approach to preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) in Victoria. Victoria's Strategy for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism 2025-28 (the PCVE Strategy) provides a framework for Victoria's holistic, long-term approach to PCVE, aligning community and academic partnerships, intervention programs, and evidence-based policy.
Policies and programs delivered under the Strategy aim to address the needs of individuals vulnerable to violent extremism, as well as support primary prevention and enhance social cohesion. The unit includes teams consisting of CVE policy, CVE projects and a CVE Operations team responsible for running early prevention programs for individuals vulnerable to violent extremism.
What you will do
As operations officer, countering violent extremism, you will support early intervention programs that help keep Victorian communities safe.
You will provide operational and administrative support across the countering violent extremism unit while helping teams deliver key government priorities.
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provide timely advice about referrals and information needed to assess people for early intervention programs
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perform accurate secretariat duties for the countering violent extremism multi-agency panel
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coordinate efficient information sharing with internal teams and partner agencies to support case progress
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support important policy, project and protective security work under Victoria's prevention and countering violent extremism strategy
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complete reliable administrative tasks and maintain high-quality records that support the unit's work.
About you
A qualification or experience in community services, social work, criminology, psychology, youth justice or a related social science field is desirable. You should also be comfortable working with sensitive information and people experiencing complex circumstances.
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experience managing case management systems and handling sensitive information with care
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strong data accuracy and Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint
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the ability to prepare clear reports, meeting minutes and project documents while supporting committees or cross-government projects
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sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate with empathy, respect and cultural awareness.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Megan Macadam 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 our work.
