Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Geelong 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 important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Keep prison grounds, deliveries and daily services running safely.
- Work across grounds, meals, laundry, stores and property services.
- Use practical skills while working as part of a supportive team.
- Enjoy varied work that keeps you active and useful.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Justice Officer, Grounds and Services, you will support daily prison services.

You’ll plan your work, maintain grounds and move items across the prison.

You will:

- care for tidy and safe grounds, including lawns, plants and walkways.
- deliver items across the prison and keep to set schedules.
- load, unload, check and operate light delivery vehicles safely.




- help with meals, laundry, stores, property and minor maintenance tasks.
- plan daily work so essential duties are completed on time.

About you

You must hold a current Victorian driver's licence. Experience in maintenance or logistics is desirable, as is a forklift licence.

You should also have:

- delivery and logistics experience and an understanding of how to move items safely.
- maintenance experience and the ability to operate light machinery and vehicles.
- good driving skills, with a clean driving record and a careful approach to safety.
- flexibility and teamwork, with respect for people from different backgrounds.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Timothy McPherson 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 protected, 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, Grounds and Services (North Geelong)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 North Geelong