Executive Services Support Officer

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?

• Use your organisation skills in a role that matters.
• Manage records, data and daily administration across prison services.
• Work in a modern maximum-security prison focused on rehabilitation.
• Build practical skills while supporting safe, positive work at Western Plains.
• Ongoing full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

About us

Western Plains Correctional Centre is a modern, maximum-security prison focussed on rehabilitation, housing up to 1248 people in custody. Western Plains features multi-purpose infrastructure which is adaptable to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria and the people in our care.

This role is part of the Workforce and Prison Services (WPS) team, a team dedicated to delivering essential corporate and ancillary services support to prison operational teams and prisoners. Leveraging the technical ability and professional expertise of trained subject matter experts, the team supports the smooth functioning of prison operations while prioritising prisoner rehabilitation and safety. 

What you will do

As executive services support officer, you will provide administration across prison services.

You will help keep records accurate, secure and easy to find.

You will:

• enter accurate data about people in custody;
• maintain sensitive databases and electronic records;
• keep organised physical and electronic filing systems;
• support prison staff with reliable administrative services;
• attend meetings and complete training and other tasks as needed.

About you

No qualification is required for this role. A tertiary qualification is desirable but not required.

You should also have:

• general administration and data entry skills, with strong attention to detail;
• clear writing and communication skills when working with different people;
• software skills across word processing, spreadsheets, databases and records systems;
• flexibility and teamwork, with respect for 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 Kate O'Reilly at kate.o'******@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 safety 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 recog nised 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