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 people access justice services and find the support they need.
- Bring your customer service and admin skills to a varied role.
- Work across a friendly regional team with different service areas.
- Make a real difference through helpful service and accurate work.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As a justice officer, you will provide admin support and help people access justice services. You will work across reception, finance and office duties in the Bayside region.
You will:
- provide friendly and helpful service to clients and the public, both in person and over the phone
- process applications, share information and help people find the right justice service
- complete accurate financial tasks, including payments, banking and accounts
- manage incoming and outgoing mail, keep records and prepare letters and reports
- support meetings and events, work with your team and help improve daily office tasks.
About you
You must hold a current Victorian driver's licence. You will also need to travel to other justice service centres when required.
You should also have:
- strong computer skills and confidence using Microsoft 365 programs, such as Word, Excel and Outlook
- good knowledge of office tasks and an understanding of rules, policies and procedures
- clear communication skills and a polite, helpful approach when dealing with people
- flexibility and teamwork skills, with the ability to solve problems and work well with people from different backgrounds.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Vas Zooeff 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.
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.