Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/6819AUG2026

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?

- Lead a skilled team that keeps vital prisoner records accurate and up to date.
- Play a key role in supporting safe and lawful prison operations every day.
- Build your leadership skills while working in a fast-paced and varied environment.
- Make a real difference by helping Victoria's justice system run smoothly.




- Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 to $98,955per year, plus super.

What you will do

As team leader records, you will lead the records team at Melbourne Assessment Prison.

You will help deliver accurate, timely and compliant records services that support prison operations.

You will:

- supervise the records team and oversee prisoner records, transfers, classifications, releases and court documentation
- coordinate bail and discharge processes while planning and managing the team's daily workload
- monitor compliance with legislation, policies and procedures through regular audits and reviews
- provide clear advice, prepare reports and work with courts, police, legal services and government agencies
- support other corporate services across the prison while driving continuous improvement.

About you

No formal qualifications are required for this role. You should have strong computer skills and a good understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

You should also have:

- robust leadership skills with the ability to guide and support a team
- sound judgement and problem-solving skills when managing competing priorities
- clear communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships
- a commitment to accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.





To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email David Gambrell 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.

Applications close Monday 17 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

3 August 2026

📌 Team Leader - Records (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne