Justice Officer - Business Support

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

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking an admin-focused Justice Officer – Business Support to provide essential reception and data-entry services at Hopkins Correctional Centre. You will assist staff, visitors and the public with enquiries and daily tasks.

No formal qualifications are required; you will use Word, Excel and Outlook to manage forms, records and communications in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Admin experience in tasks such as reception, minute taking and data entry.
• Proficient with digital tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A calm and polite manner when helping people with different needs.
• No formal qualifications are required.

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
• work with staff to solve problems and find practical ways to improve services.

Skills

Admin experience

Reception

Data entry

Minute taking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Calm and polite

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

Want to be part of it?

• Keep a busy prison running smoothly with your admin and people skills.
• Help staff and visitors find answers and get things done.
• Build your skills in a varied role with real purpose.
• Enjoy secure, ongoing work in regional Victoria, with a team that supports you.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As justice officer – business support, you will provide admin support at Hopkins Correctional Centre. You will help staff, visitors and the public with enquiries and daily tasks. You will:

• 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
• work with staff to solve problems and find practical ways to improve services.

About you

No formal qualifications are required for this role. You should also have:

• admin experience in tasks such as reception, minute taking and data entry
• the ability to use digital tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• a calm and polite manner when helping people with different needs
• a team-focused approach , with sound judgement and the ability to manage tasks under time pressure.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Lynley Hoiles at [emailprotected]

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

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.