Corrections Admin & Reception Officer

Department of Justice; Ararat; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in regional Victoria seeks a Justice Officer – Business Support to provide admin support at Hopkins Correctional Centre. You will assist staff, visitors and the public with enquiries and daily tasks, including reception, mail handling and data entry.

You will prepare letters and reports, manage meeting logistics and help drive service improvements with a friendly, calm and team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required for this role.
• Experience with reception, minute taking and data entry is desirable.
• Proficiency with digital tools such as Word, Excel and Outlook is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide helpful reception services, answer calls and respond to enquiries.
• Manage mail, process forms and keep accurate records.
• Prepare letters and reports, enter data and update filing systems.
• Help plan meetings and events, take minutes and manage schedules.
• Collaborate with staff to find practical ways to improve services.

Skills

Reception & front desk

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Customer service

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in regional Victoria seeks a Justice Officer – Business Support to provide admin support at Hopkins Correctional Centre. You will assist staff, visitors and the public with enquiries and daily tasks, including reception, mail handling and data entry.

You will prepare letters and reports, manage meeting logistics and help drive service improvements with a friendly, calm and team-focused approach.