Justice Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria seeks a Justice Officer for a fixed-term, full-time position in the North West Metropolitan Area. You will help people access justice services, provide front-line service and support a range of programs across non-custodial locations in Melbourne.

Responsibilities include client advice, records management, and general admin support for community corrections and sheriff operations.

Responsibilities

• advise clients and the public about justice services clearly and accurately
• process forms, manage records and prepare letters, reports and other documents
• provide reliable admin support to community corrections and sheriff operations
• assist with finance, staff records, fleet and office needs
• support other local offices when needed and suggest improvements to services

Job description

• Help people access justice services and find the support they need.
• Provide front-line service and keep vital office tasks running smoothly.
• Build your skills across a range of justice services and office duties.
• Make a real difference through helpful service to your local community.
• Fixed-term (until 12/03/2027), full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

About This Role

• Help people access justice services and find the support they need.
• Provide front-line service and keep vital office tasks running smoothly.
• Build your skills across a range of justice services and office duties.
• Make a real difference through helpful service to your local community.
• Fixed-term (until 12/03/2027), full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

About Us

The Justice Officer is a position in Corrections and Justice Services within the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), North West Metropolitan Area (NWMA). Located across the NWMA are fourteen non-custodial locations in the Melbourne CBD, Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, Reservoir, South Morang, Melton, Sunshine, Werribee, Derrimut, Laverton, Tullamarine and Thomastown, plus the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Collingwood, and the Court Services Unit at the Melbourne Magistrates Court. There are four Youth Justice office locations in Broadmeadows, Reservoir, Werribee and Sunshine.

What You Will Do

As a justice officer, you will help people access justice services at South Morang Justice Service Centre. You will provide friendly service, manage records and support staff across a range of programs.

You Will

• give clear, accurate advice to clients and the public about justice services
• process forms, manage records and prepare letters, reports and other documents
• provide reliable admin support to community corrections and sheriff operations
• help with finance, staff records, fleet and office needs
• support other local offices when needed and suggest ways to improve services.

About You

Advanced computer skills are desirable, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, appointment booking and internet use. A driver licence is preferred but not essential, as you may need to work at other local offices.

You Should Also Have

• strong computer skills and confidence using different systems
• good teamwork skills and a willingness to help others
• clear communication skills to answer questions and solve problems
• a flexible, respectful approach when helping people from diverse backgrounds.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

Important Information

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.