· Join Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct at Parkville.

· Provide a range of administrative services and operational support to the Director.

· Support the day-to-day functions of the Senior Operations Team

About us

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime.

The Youth Justice Custodial Precincts in Victoria are managed by the department. Parkville Youth Justice Precinct located in the inner northern Melbourne suburb of Parkville. The Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct located in the western suburbs of Melbourne.

The opportunity

· Ongoing, full-time position based in Parkville, Melbourne.

· VPS 3 role: $ 76,817 - $ 93,275 per year plus super.

· Responsible for supporting Director of Operations and Senior Managers within Youth Justice Custodial Services by providing a full range of executive, confidential, administrative, and operational support functions.

· Provide quality customer help desk functions on office management procedures, policy and procedural guidelines and other administrative and general office functions.

· Identify improvements and contribute to the development of new systems and processes in collaboration with the relevant subject matter experts across the department, to identify the most appropriate solutions

To be successful in this role you will have experience in

· General office management and the provision of confidential, personal and administrative support functions to a senior manager; preferably within a multi-agency service delivery environment.

· Ability to work collaboratively, operating as an effective team member and excellent organisational skills being able to cope effectively with changing priorities

A current driver’s licence is required due to the need to work across different locations

You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

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 – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).

· A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.

· 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.

· Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.

· 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.

If you have any queries, please contact Ely Lee on 0448 172 978 or [email protected].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, 27 April 2025.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

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

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 INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.

For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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