Justice Officer - Prison Services Casual

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.

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 more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Start a career in corrections while supporting the daily running of two prisons.
• Build practical skills across finance, stores, records and office support.
• Get hands-on training and learn a range of new tasks.
• Enjoy flexible casual work that helps you grow your public service career.
• Casual role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
• 2x Casual roles available. 

What you will do

As justice officer – prison services casual, you will support daily services at Hopkins Correctional Centre and HM Prison Langi Kal Kal. You will help staff manage money, stock, records and other tasks that keep each prison running.

You will:

• process accurate payments, enter data and help manage prisoner money and accounts
• order stock, check supplies and help run the prisoner shop
• manage secure mail, records and prisoner property, following the right steps
• help with prisoner arrivals, transfers and releases, plus meetings and letters
• provide helpful service to staff and others, solve problems and suggest ways to improve daily work.

About you

No formal qualifications are required for this role. You will receive on-the-job training to learn the tasks and support work across different service areas.

You should also have:

• strong computer skills and the ability to use office software and equipment
• experience in admin tasks, such as data entry or taking meeting notes, is an advantage
• the ability to follow rules and procedures, keep records correct and handle private information with care
• a helpful and respectful manner, with the ability to work well in a team and support people from different backgrounds.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Megan Wendt at [email protected].

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

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.

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.