Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Legal
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/EM0810MAR2026
About Us:
Victim Services, Support and Reform (VSSR) is part of the Police, Racing, Victims and Coordination Group within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). VSSR is responsible for the delivery and reform of services to victims of crime, placing victims at the centre of our justice system, as well as direct service provision through a range of programs including the Victims of Crime Helpline, Victims Register and the Victims Assistance Program.
About the Role:
The role of a Principal Confiscation Officer, Asset Confiscation Operations;
The Principal Confiscation Officer: manages a small team of Confiscation Officers; takes a lead role in developing and refining procedures and precedents; reviews applications to Court, memorandums and briefings; provides policy advice and briefings on sensitive issues; leads operational projects; and manages an allocation of complex confiscation files in accordance with the Act and ACO policies and procedures. In relation to the latter requirement, the successful applicant must demonstrate a rigorous approach to file management.
The Principal Confiscation Officer will also contribute to the effective operation of the VSSR and wider victim support system by:
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
The successful applicant must have a strong understanding of the Act, or be capable of quickly acquiring a strong understanding, and be able to hit the ground running. You will be a natural leader that drives a culture of high-performance through guidance and support. You will enjoy collaborating with others in the team, across government and with key stakeholders to achieve key ACO objectives. You will be confident in managing competing demands and priorities and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
As an ideal candidate, you will possess:
Qualifications
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.