Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Mildura VIC

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 significant work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- 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 ************@justice.vic.gov.au.

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

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.

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📌 Justice Officer - Property (Mildura)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Mildura