JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Salary: $76,817 - $93,275
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Reference: DJCS/ADMINOFF25
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are 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 are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The administration officer delivers services in line with our policies and procedures.

You will:

• Manage reception duties, including answering calls, assisting visitors, and handling enquiries professionally.
• Provide general administrative support, such as file management, data entry, scheduling.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Use and update databases to ensure accurate records and manage correspondence efficiently.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail securely, ensuring proper record-keeping and confidentiality.
• Support staff with projects, meeting administration (e.g., minute-taking), and other assigned tasks as needed.

PLEASE READ THE POSITION DESCRIPTION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ROLE AND THE SKILLS WE’RE LOOKING FOR.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
To find out more about FIS, visit our microsite or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au.