Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Barwon South West
Reference: DJCS/CV0897
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Custodial Technology Support Officer - Legal to provide a critical role at Barwon Prisons Precinct.
About the Business Unit
Corrections Victoria (CV) is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's prison system and Post Sentence Scheme. As a service agency within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, CV develops and implements operational policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate them by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.
The Digital Operations Unit (DOU) provides a strategic focus and drives innovation, enhances governance and ensures continuous improvement as it relates to in cell technology at Corrections Victoria. DOU leads identification and prioritisation according to system needs and assists Technology Solutions and Digital Security (TSDS) in the development and implementation of new technologies that enhance operational efficiency, security and opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration for people in custody.
The DOU works with location staff and prison intelligence units to proactively identify and address potential risks through robust oversight and regular audits to ensure compliance and operational integrity. The DOU establishes clear standards, policies, and performance benchmarks, regularly reviewing these to ensure accountability, and consistent evaluation of effectiveness and system impacts.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Projects Officer, Policy and Strategy, the role is responsible for overseeing legal-related aspects of Connect. This includes managing the governance of Connect Legal In-Cell (CLIC[LC1] [AF2] ) devices, liaising with legal organisations, and ensuring prisoner access to legal materials is upheld in accordance with policy and human rights obligations. The role also leads the development of legal access initiatives, contributes to policy and procedural updates, and supports Advanced Users and site staff in navigating Connect.
This position will be required to work on site at the Barwon Prisons Precinct as well as 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne on a regular basis, with requirements to also support other Corrections Victoria locations as required. Flexible work arrangements are available in accordance with DJCS policy.
Some of your duties will include:
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Qualifications/requirements
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.
[LC1]Connect Legal In-Cell (CLIC) devices
[AF2]Fixed - I thought I had that written earlier but I was mistaken!