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?
- Play a key role in supporting the effectiveness and efficiency of the Operational Leadership and Capability (OL&C) Team and Classification and Placement Unit (CPU) Team
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Provide administrative, analytical and operational support
- Assist with project management, coordinating tasks, and tracking progress
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. As an area within the department, Youth Justice is committed to the demonstration of the Victorian Public Sector values. The values are: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
Youth justice custodial centres accommodate young people aged 12-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18–21-year-olds sentenced by Adult Courts to a youth justice custodial centre.
The Business Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the effectiveness and efficiency of the Operational Leadership and Capability Team and Classification and Placement Unit, delivering a broad range of high-quality administrative, coordination, and logistical services that underpin the team's day-to-day functions. The role contributes to the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of staff development programs and operational capability initiatives aimed at building a skilled, responsive, and professional custodial workforce.
Travel between precincts and external training venues is required.
The opportunity
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Full time, Fixed-Term position, through to 30th June 2027.
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The role is primarily based at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct, with an anticipated split of approximately two days per week supporting the Classification and Placement Unit and three days per week supporting Operational Leadership and Capability team, with flexibility to work across precincts (Malmsbury & Cherry Creek) and Training Centres to meet operational needs.
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VPS3 role: $81,496 - $98,955 per year plus super.
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Provide high-level administrative support, including meeting coordination, agenda and minute preparation, correspondence management, and record keeping.
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Support the planning and delivery of training, professional development, and capability-building initiatives for custodial staff.
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Assist with preparing reports, briefing notes, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including supervision and program reports.
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Maintain and update databases and registers related to staff coaching and Higher Duties Assignment (HDA) processes.
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Identify improvements and contribute to the development of new systems and processes in collaboration with the relevant subject matter experts across the department
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Identify improvements and contribute to the development of new systems and processes in collaboration with the relevant subject matter experts across the department
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Support project coordination through planning, logistics, and tracking of deliverables.
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Assist with procurement and financial administration tasks as needed.
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Contribute actively to the Operational Leadership and Capability team & Classification and Placement Unit, providing timely and effective customer service support to internal manager and staff.
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Experience in the provision of confidential, personal and administrative support functions including database management and Microsoft Office applications.
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Experience supporting training or learning and development programs, and/or working in government is desirable.
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A current full driver's license is required as travel to other offices within the department may be required.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
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Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
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A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
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Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
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Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
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Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 21st June 2026.
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 succe ssful 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.
