Pre-Employment Security & Safety Coordinator

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne seeks a Security and Safety Officer to join the Recruitment Operations team, supporting hiring managers, candidates and stakeholders on security and safety screening matters. You will coordinate criminal history checks, including fingerprinting for National Police Certificates, provide admin support, and handle inquiries professionally.

It is a fixed-term, full-time role ending 30 June 2027 with a salary of AU$81,496–AU$98,955 plus

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support and customer service within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience using e-recruitment systems to advertise vacancies and manage candidates; knowledge of HR policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the processing of criminal history and other pre-employment checks for prospective employees.
• Provide high-quality customer service and administrative support to internal and external stakeholders on security and safety matters.
• Respond efficiently to enquiries received via phone, email or written correspondence in a professional manner.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

HR policies and processes

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne seeks a Security and Safety Officer to join the Recruitment Operations team, supporting hiring managers, candidates and stakeholders on security and safety screening matters. You will coordinate criminal history checks, including fingerprinting for National Police Certificates, provide admin support, and handle inquiries professionally.

It is a fixed-term, full-time role ending 30 June 2027 with a salary of AU$81,496–AU$98,955 plus