Justice Officer Team Leader

Department Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria, is offering an ongoing, full-time leadership role in Melbourne. You will lead a team that keeps vital justice services running smoothly and support staff to deliver helpful, accurate and timely service to the community.

This position requires a current Victorian driver’s licence, strong computer skills, and a good understanding of relevant laws and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Strong computer skills and good understanding of relevant laws, policies and procedures.
• Experience leading a team delivering diverse services is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership and coach staff to build skills and confidence.
• Plan daily work, manage staff resources and meet service needs.
• Oversee accurate records, reports, office tasks and vehicle fleet management.
• Deliver helpful customer service and resolve complex issues for clients and staff.
• Improve work processes and support justice programs across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Inclusion

Computer skills

Job description

What you will do

• Lead a team that keeps vital justice services running smoothly.
• Support staff to deliver helpful, accurate and timely service to the community.
• Build your leadership skills while solving real problems each day.
• Enjoy meaningful work that supports justice services across the south of Victoria.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

You will

• provide clear leadership and coach staff to build their skills and confidence
• plan daily work, manage staff resources and help your team meet service needs
• oversee accurate records, reports, office tasks and vehicle fleet management
• deliver helpful customer service and resolve complex issues from clients and staff
• improve work processes and support justice programs across the region.

About you

• You must hold a current Victorian driver's licence.
• You should also have strong computer skills and a good understanding of relevant laws, policies and work procedures.
• Experience leading a team that delivers different services would be an advantage.
• You should also have:
  • strong leadership skills to guide staff, give feedback and help others grow
  • clear communication skills to explain information and resolve difficult issues
  • sound judgement to solve problems and make decisions using relevant rules and guidance
  • a commitment to inclusion and the ability to support 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.

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.