Project and Compliance Coordinator

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Bridgewater on Loddon; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking a project and compliance coordinator for Tarrengower Prison near Maldon. You will help keep processes clear and compliant, track risks, review records and support plans to keep the prison running safely.

You do not need a specific qualification; experience in business services or records management is valued. Flexible hours, weekends and public holidays may be required, with training provided and a focus on outcomes.

Qualifications

• You do not need a specific qualification for this role; experience in business services, records management or related work is valued.
• Experience using TRIM and knowledge of classification systems help manage records effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a quality assurance program and keep local procedures up to date.
• Coordinate compliance checks and audits across the prison.
• Support plans including business, emergency and continuity plans.
• Prepare clear reports, data, forecasts and correspondence for prison leaders.
• Coordinate service reports, records, projects and local technology support.

Skills

Records management experience

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Flexible work habits

Tools

TRIM

Business classification systems

Job description

About This Role

• Help keep prison systems safe, compliant and ready for change.
• Track risks, improve records and support important prison projects.
• Help Tarrengower Prison prepare women for life after prison.
• Enjoy meaningful work that supports safer communities across Victoria.
• Ongoing full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

About Us

Corrections Victoria manages Victoria's prisons and community correctional services.

Tarrengower Prison is a minimum-security prison near Maldon for up to 72 women. It focuses on rehabilitation, release preparation and support for women returning to the community.

The prison supports mothers to maintain family connections and values cultural diversity. It respects each woman's religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs.

Staff use a trauma-informed approach to build trust and positive professional relationships. This helps women take part in programs and services that support rehabilitation and reduce the risk of reoffending.

What You Will Do

As project and compliance coordinator, you will help keep prison processes clear and compliant. You will track risks, review records and support plans that keep the prison running safely.

You Will

• manage a quality assurance program and keep local procedures up to date
• coordinate compliance checks and audits across the prison
• support important plans, including business, emergency and continuity plans
• prepare clear reports, data, forecasts and correspondence for prison leaders
• coordinate service reports, records, projects and local technology support

About You

You do not need a specific qualification for this role. You should have experience in business services, records management or related work.

You may be required to work flexible hours or shift work, including weekends and public holidays, and attend callouts as required.

You Should Also Have

• strong records skills, including experience using TRIM and business classification systems
• sound problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions
• clear communication skills and the ability to explain information to others
• flexible work habits, with a focus on outcomes, planning and improvement

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Karen Shroder at [e-mail].

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

Important Information

Child safety 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.