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?
- Manage complex confiscation matters that help support Victoria's justice system.
- Lead projects that improve how confiscated property is managed and enforced.
- Use your judgement to solve complex problems and shape better ways of working.
- Join a supportive team where your expertise will influence important decisions.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 30th June 2027, earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior confiscation officer, you will manage complex confiscation matters under the Confiscation Act 1997.
You will also improve processes, support your team and help deliver better outcomes across confiscation operations.
You will:
- manage complex confiscation files and restrained or forfeited property
- enforce pecuniary penalty orders using effective intelligence gathering and civil enforcement methods
- lead strategic improvement projects that strengthen operations and enforcement outcomes
- prepare clear briefs, reports and advice for managers and decision-makers
- provide expert guidance on legal, policy and operational matters while building strong working relationships.
About you
A tertiary qualification in law, public policy, criminal justice or a related discipline is desirable. You should understand the Confiscation Act 1997 or be able to learn it quickly.
You should also have:
- strong written communication skills for reports, briefs and correspondence
- sound research and analytical skills to support policy or project work
- the ability to deliver complex projects while managing competing priorities
- excellent judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Paul Dimitros 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 service
s to, or are impacted by our work.