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.

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

- Help support the day-to-day running of a busy correctional centre.
- Build practical skills across finance, administration, stores and prisoner services.
- Receive intensive on-the-job training in an entry-level public service role.
- Enjoy varied work that can lead to a career in prison services.
- Casual role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.
- 2 x roles available.

About us

Hopkins Correctional Centre is a medium security prison located in Western Victoria housing up to 798 people. The prison takes a multi-disciplinary approach that promotes active participation in activities structured to assist with rehabilitation and reintegration back to community at end of sentence.

What you will do

As justice officer – prison services casual, you will support a range of prison services and business support functions at Hopkins Correctional Centre.

You will help keep key services running safely, accurately and on time.

You will:





- provide administrative support across prison services
- perform financial tasks including prisoner monies, accounts, data entry and reporting
- assist with the prisoner shop, stock ordering, stock control and accurate record keeping
- support prisoner records, mail, meetings, property and prisoner movements under supervision
- provide courteous service by responding to enquiries, preparing routine correspondence and supporting daily prison services.

About you

You do not need any formal qualifications for this role. You should be ready to learn, work with people and complete training.

You should also have:

- well-developed computer skills
- strong administration skills, including data entry and minute taking
- good knowledge of office software and standard office equipment, with knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures highly regarded
- respectful communication skills, a reliable approach to teamwork and a commitment to high-quality customer service.

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

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.

Applications close Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Justice Officer - Prison Services Casual (Ararat)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Ararat