Programs Officer

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

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Beechworth is seeking a Programs Officer to deliver prisoner programs, support services, and related administration. You will assist with intake, orientation and welfare support while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure services run smoothly.

Experience in correctional settings and strong communication skills are important; a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a correctional environment or welfare, employment or housing is advantageous.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly.
• Experience using digital tools such as Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prisoner programs and support services, including intake and orientation.
• Assist prisoners to access programs, activities and welfare support.
• Complete administration, maintain records and manage program information.
• Support staff with prisoner referrals, welfare requests and daily program activities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to encourage program participation and support community transition.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Tools

Microsoft 365

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 We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Help people prepare for a successful return to the community.
• Support programs that make a real difference every day.
• Build strong relationships in a supportive prison team.
• Use your people skills while growing your administration experience.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
• Beechworth, Victoria location

As programs officer, you will support prisoner programs that help people build skills and prepare for life after prison. You will work with a friendly team, support daily program delivery and help keep important services running well.

What you will do

• deliver prisoner programs and support services, including intake and orientation
• assist prisoners to access programs, activities and welfare support
• complete administration, maintain records and manage program information
• support staff with prisoner referrals, welfare requests and daily program activities
• work with multidisciplinary teams to encourage program participation and support successful community transition.

About you

You should have experience or an understanding of working in a correctional environment. Experience in welfare, employment or housing is an advantage. A Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential. You should also have:

• experience using digital tools such as Microsoft 365 applications
• strong communication skills and the ability to explain information clearly
• flexibility and a respectful approach when working with people from diverse backgrounds
• sound problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

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

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Kylie Ninnes at [email protected].

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

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 youn g people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.