Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ1722JUL2026
About Us
Adoption Services Victoria is part of the Civil and Enforcement Services Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.
Adoption Services delivers a range of services under the Adoption Act 1984 including counselling to people considering placing a child for adoption, assessing people to be approved to adopt a child from Victoria or overseas and providing records to people who have been affected by past adoptions.
What you will do
As coordinator, adoption support and funded services, you will lead key operational work across Adoption Services Victoria.
You will help improve services, support your team and make sure work meets legal and policy requirements.
You will:
About you
A tertiary qualification in business, library sciences or a related field is highly desirable. Knowledge of adoption services, similar fields or Victorian Government administration will help you succeed.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Cathy Millon 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.