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We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• An exciting opportunity within the Corporate Governance and Support group of Department of Justice and Community Safety
• Loddon Mallee Region location
• One (1) full-time, fixed-term opportunity available for 6 months
• VPSG 2 Classification

About Us

Department of Justice and Community Safety comprises of eight regions, through which compliance, enforcement and regulatory services are provided to the Victorian community.

The Loddon Mallee Region provides services at Justice Service Centres in Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca and Mildura and at outreach locations across the region, including Castlemaine, Maryborough, Kerang, Robinvale, Kyneton and Ouyen.  The region also has three prisons, two within the Loddon Prison Precinct which includes a medium risk facility (Loddon) and a restricted minimum facility (Middleton). The third prison is located at Maldon, a minimum risk women's facility; Tarrengower Prison.

About the Role

In the Loddon Mallee Region the Justice Officer role specialises in one of three streams – Human Resources, Finance, and Business Support. Over time, there may be an opportunity to work in one or more of these streams, on a rotational basis, enabling career development opportunities and operational flexibility to the region.  Appropriate support and training will be provided.

The region delivers a range of Justice Services including custodial services at our prison, community corrections services, Sheriff's operations, consumer affairs and front of house enquiries (including Births, Deaths and Marriages applications).  Corporate Services is responsible for providing the Loddon Mallee Region with a range of corporate support functions including Human Resources, Finance and Procurement, Facilities Management, Administration and Workforce Development.

This position may require direct prisoner contact and may involve weekend and public holiday work, remuneration is in accordance with the applicable provision of the VPS Enterprise Agreement.

This is a great employment opportunity for an Echuca based person looking to commence a public service career.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will possess: 

• Well-developed computer literacy
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations
• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of working within a correctional environment
• An ability to organise information in a logical sequence, and include content that is appropriate to the purpose and audience
• An ability to respond to the clients' needs, and keep the client or stakeholder up to date with issues and developments. Also able to promptly follow through on inquiries, requests and complaints, and take responsibility for correcting problems promptly
• Advanced computer skills including effective use of various systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, appointment scheduling and internet is desirable.

How to Apply