Project And Compliance Coordinator

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

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking a dedicated professional to join Corrections Victoria at Tarrengower Prison near Maldon. The role focuses on quality assurance, records management and preparing reports to support prison leadership.

You will coordinate compliance checks and audits, contribute to business and continuity plans, and manage local procedures while adapting to flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in records management and quality assurance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality assurance

Records management

Reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

TRIM

Job description

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

• 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

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.