System Administrator

Department Of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Melbourne seeks a System Administrator to manage and improve key people systems. You will keep systems reliable, accurate, and user-friendly, working with users and suppliers to implement changes and enhancements.

You will handle system changes, plan user testing, maintain records, and produce quality reports, contributing to a safer and more efficient justice system in Victoria.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification is desired but not essential.
• Hands-on experience with the Chris21 system.

Responsibilities

• Manage system changes to improve applications and protect data.
• Work with system users and suppliers to identify needs and plan improvements.
• Keep clear records of system settings, changes and steps.
• Plan and run user testing after updates and new features.
• Check data, prepare reports and identify quality improvements.

Skills

System administration

Data quality

Testing

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT or related field

Tools

Chris21 system

Job description

• Keep vital people systems running smoothly across Victoria's justice system.
• Use your technical skills to solve problems and improve systems.
• Enjoy a varied role with hands‑on system work and real impact.
• Help staff access the tools and information they need every day.
• Ongoing, full‑time role earning $100,894 to $114,476 per year, plus super.

About us

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.

The Corporate Strategy and Delivery group delivers essential corporate and enabling services and specialist support, allowing the department to operate efficiently and effectively.

Enterprise Technology Services is an internal technology group within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, responsible for planning, delivering, and maintaining the technology systems and services that support the department's day‑to‑day operations

What you will do

As system administrator, you will manage and improve key people systems. You will help keep these systems reliable, accurate and easy to use.

You will:

• manage system changes to improve how applications work and protect data
• work with system users and suppliers to find needs and plan improvements
• keep clear records of system settings, changes and work steps
• plan and run user testing after system updates and new features
• check data, prepare reports and find ways to improve system quality.

About you

A relevant tertiary qualification is desired but not essential. You should have hands‑on experience with the Chris21 system.

You should also have:

• strong technical skills to support large systems and solve complex problems
• knowledge of system testing and the steps needed for new software releases
• the ability to adapt to change, manage tasks and solve problems
• a team‑focused approach and the ability to explain technical issues clearly.

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

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.