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?
- You will lead a skilled team supporting people affected by fines.
- You will guide complex cases and help deliver fair outcomes.
- You will shape services that support people facing difficult circumstances.
- You will build leadership skills while making a clear public difference.
- 2 x Ongoing, full-time vacancies, earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As a manager, you will lead a team that manages social justice applications.
You will support fair, timely services for people affected by fines.
You will:
- lead a skilled team that manages complex social justice applications
- build strong working relationships across the department and with outside organisations
- set clear service standards and track team performance
- lead positive change and support a productive team culture
- manage key business work, resources, budgets, reports and service improvements.
About you
A relevant tertiary degree or equivalent qualification is desirable. Extensive relevant experience may also be considered.
- You should have experience in regulatory or compliance work, including applying legislation.
- You should have senior leadership experience in complex and sensitive settings. You should have experience managing work programs, including planning, monitoring, review and reporting.
- You should show resilience, flexibility and inclusion, while helping people through change and building their skills.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Andrea Bowman 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.