You will support important checks that help keep the department safe.
You will guide candidates and managers through security screening.
You will handle sensitive information and help people through each step.
Build useful skills in recruitment, customer service and public sector work.
Ongoing full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
About us
The Recruitment Services branch within People, Safety, and Culture provides expert advice and support to the department on all recruitment related matters, including attraction, selection, redeployment and other recruitment and retention practices.
Working within the department's vision for a justice and community safety system that works together to build a safer, fairer, and stronger Victoria, Recruitment Services delivers consultative, progressive, innovative, fair, and ethical recruitment solutions.
What you will do
As security and safety officer, you will support security checks for new employees. You will provide clear advice and helpful service to candidates and managers.
You will:
coordinate
security
checks, including police checks and fingerprinting for high-risk roles.
provide
clear
support to candidates and managers about screening requirements.
answer enquiries by phone, email or in writing with
courteous
service.
keep
accurate
records and update systems with sensitive information.
find
practical
ways to improve processes and support the recruitment team.
About you
You do not need a formal qualification for this role.



You need experience in administration and customer service, ideally in a large organisation.
You should also have:
experience handling
sensitive
and confidential information with care.
experience using
recruitment systems
and supporting HR processes.
strong
communication
skills and the ability to work at a fast pace.
a
flexible
approach, with sound judgement and confidence solving problems.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Melaia Matai at ******.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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 recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally secure, 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.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
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📌 Security And Safety Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Melbourne