Maintenance Admin Officer — Efficient Support

Publicroles; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Publicroles in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Legal Support Officer (0.5 FTE) to provide confidential administrative support within the Office of Public Prosecutions framework.

The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, working a regular pattern of hours (Mon, Tue, Wed mornings), with a commencement date of 18 January 2027 and a fixed-term until 2027. This role offers a supportive team environment and the chance to contribute to critical public prosecutions.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience providing support in confidential environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player who helps improve efficiency.
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to suggest new ways of working.

Skills

Administrative Acumen

Communication Skills

Collaborative Spirit

Problem-Solving & Innovation

Job description

Legal Support Officer

Part time (0.5), fixed term position until June 2027. Applications close on 11:59pm Thursday 19 November 2026.

What We're Looking For

• Administrative Acumen: You have a proven ability to provide administrative support in a complex and confidential environment.
• Communication Skills: You are an excellent communicator, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive as part of a team and can work effectively to maximise the team's efficiency and success.
• Problem‑Solving & Innovation: You are proactive in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and are not afraid to suggest new ways of working.

This is a part‑time position at 0.5 FTE (19 hours per week). To meet operational requirements the successful candidate will work a fixed, regular pattern of hours.

Days on offer: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning

Commencement date of intake - 18 January 2027. Successful candidates will need to commence in the role on the 18th January 2027.

About Us

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.