Administration Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Justice and Community Safety

Department of Justice and Community Safety
Department of Justice and Community Safety
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Melbourne, Australia

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Location:
Melbourne | CBD


Job type:
Full time / 12 months

Organisation:
Department of Justice and Community Safety


Salary:
$56,834 - $72,985


Occupation:
Administration/Secretarial


Reference:
VG/VARIOUSAPRIL2024

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit

We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
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Make a positive difference in keeping our community safe:


  • 3x Fixed-Term (12 months), Full-Time opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service**:
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VPS Grade 2:$56,834 - $72,985
plus superannuation.


An exciting fixed-term opportunity is available to join Forensic Intervention Services as an Administration Officer within the Support Services team.


What does the Forensic Intervention Services team do?


As a division of Corrections Victoria, Forensic Intervention Services is a specialist program area that provides service users in custody and in the community with evidence-based screening, assessment, and offence-specific intervention services to support their rehabilitation.

In doing so, Forensic Intervention Services is a critical component of the department's strategy to reduce reoffending and contribute to community safety.


What does an Administration Officer do?


The Support Services team manages the day-to-day operations of Forensic Intervention Services providing a range of corporate services including the human resources and recruitment activities of the business unit; coordination of the financial processing and budget functions; coordination of all business correspondence; and oversight and management of the physical facilities and resources of Forensic Intervention Services.


The Administration Officer, Support Services, is required to provide general administrative support through activities such as reception duties, file management, data entry and using and maintaining standard office equipment and software.

This role is also required to undertake secretariat duties to support the business unit, including generating meeting agendas and minute taking.

The role involves some contact with service users.


What skills should the Administration Officer, Support Services, have?


The Administration Officer is a key role in the Support Services team, and we are looking for someone who is motivated and committed to take on this role.


  • The ability to develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and external providers.
  • Well developed customer service skills, including the ability to appropriately manage and respond to incoming telephone calls, service users, visitors, and enquiries. You will also have experience in providing secretariat support, such as minute taking and related tasks, and be motivated to learn new skills.
  • Experience in using government systems and Microsoft Office suite is highly desirable.

What's in it for you?


You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally.

All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:


  • Job stability
  • Fixed-term full time position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS)
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A fair salary - enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
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Transparent performance framework - approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
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Generous leave entitlements - provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
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Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

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