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?
- Lead the review and execution of civil warrants across Victoria.
- Use your court operations skills in complex and sensitive matters.
- You will help uphold court orders and support safer communities.
- Work in a hands-on role with varied operational challenges.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As Supervisor, Civil Warrants Assurance Team, you will oversee civil warrants across Victoria.
You will guide warrant work, support sheriff's officers and manage complex matters.
You will:
- review civil warrants against court, infringement and other records to ensure accurate and lawful execution
- coordinate possession orders, warrants, payments and records, ensuring timely and accurate processing
- conduct complex investigations, identify risks and report breaches of legislation and internal processes
- provide clear advice and handle sensitive issues with tact, sound judgement and discretion
- lead daily work, manage safety and quality, and support consistent service delivery
About you
You need a Certificate IV in Court Operations (Compliance) or equivalent experience and a current Victorian driver licence. You must also hold a current Bailiff title appointed by the Sheriff of Victoria.
You should also have:
- current operational experience in Victorian Sheriff's Operations, including civil and criminal warrant execution
- strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Sheriff's Act 2009 and Fines Reform Act 2014
- sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to handle difficult conversations with care
- clear communication skills, inclusive leadership and confidence working across varied teams and situations
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jane Baldwin at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly en
couraged 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.