Justice Officer - Property

• Keep prisoner property safe, accurate and ready for collection.
• Help people access clear answers about property and prison services.
• Work at Loddon Prison and Middleton near Castlemaine.
• Build public service skills in a role with real purpose.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Justice Officer - Property, you will manage prisoner property and related enquiries.

You will work under supervision and deal directly with prisoners.

You will:

• manage safe storage, records, transfers and distribution of prisoner property and valuables
• keep enough prisoner clothing and other suitable items ready for use
• check property claims, resolve issues and refer claims when needed
• give clear information about prison services and follow relevant rules and procedures
• keep accurate records, complete audits and help improve local work

About you

No formal qualification is listed as mandatory for this role. Advanced computer skills are desirable, including word processing, spreadsheets and email.

You should also have:

• strong computer skills and confidence using different computer systems
• sound knowledge of relevant laws, policies, procedures and rules
• experience or understanding of working in a correctional setting
• calm and respectful communication with people from diverse backgrounds

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Zena McManus at zena.mcmanus@justice.vic.gov.au.

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.