• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity with a small team based in Castlemaine
• Large range of career progression and developmental opportunities within the department on offer to existing employees
• 9-day fortnight
• VPS Grade 2: $60,295 - $77,430 plus superannuation

About Us:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety comprises of eight regions, through which compliance, enforcement and regulatory services are provided to the Victorian community.

The Loddon Mallee Region provides services for three prisons, two within the Loddon Prison and Middleton precinct which is comprised of a medium risk facility (Loddon) and a restricted minimum facility (Middleton) and Tarrengower Prison, which is a women's minimum risk facility located at Maldon. They also provide support through Justice Service Centres in Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca and Mildura and at outreach locations across the region, including Castlemaine, Maryborough, Kerang, Robinvale, Kyneton and Ouyen.

About the Role:

The Justice Officer - Prison Services provides a a combination of reception and concierge functions, and administrative and business support services. In a prison environment, the Justice Officer provides a range of corporate support services, within the unique operational environment of a correctional facility. In either environment, the role requires a strong focus on customer service, teamwork, integrity, accuracy, compliance and timeliness.

Some of your duties will include:

• Provide relief, support and assistance in a range of corporate service functions within the Region as required
• Coordinate staff movements, relevant to the location, in consultation with managers
• Coordinate, attend and provide administrative support for a range of events and meetings at various locations
• Prepare routine correspondence and reports as required
• Provide accurate advice and information to visitors in relation to services available at Prisons and Justice Service Centres in accordance with business processes
• Operate the switchboard including receiving and resolving enquiries and directing calls to the appropriate area
• Coordinate location mail including being responsible for the security and appropriate record keeping of incoming and outgoing mail as relevant
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to all functions and provide routine information and advice to staff, management, clients and stakeholders, in accordance with DJCS policies and procedures
• Review, monitor and update procedures and practices in relation to prisoner property and visitor enquiries.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, it would be advantageous for you to have:

• Well-developed computer literacy
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations
• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of working within a correctional environment.

We are just looking for people with the right attitude. No experience is required as all training is provided upon commencement though reception or administration experience is preferable.

Benefits:

This is a great entry level opportunity for someone looking for a long-term career within the government. You will get to work with a closeknit team in a unique and interesting environment.

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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.

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.