- Help connect a ministerial office with the department.
- Manage sensitive correspondence and support daily office needs.
- Work closely with senior staff in a fast-moving workplace.
- Build valuable skills in government, administration and public service.
- Fixed-term, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Departmental Liaison Assistant/Receptionist, you will support the ministerial office and department. You will help keep information, correspondence and office services moving smoothly.

You will:

- manage sensitive correspondence and coordinate electronic briefings between the ministerial office and department;
- provide high-level reception support, including calls, visitors, enquiries and the reception area;
- monitor document flows, email inboxes and deadlines to keep work moving and resolve delays;
- provide professional administrative support using Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro and department systems;
- support cabinet, parliamentary and legislative work, while keeping accurate records and handling information confidentially.

About you

No mandatory qualification is listed for this role. Relevant experience in a government environment will be highly regarded.

You should also have:

- knowledge of parliamentary, cabinet and legislative processes, or the ability to learn them quickly;
- strong digital skills using Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro, with knowledge of EBC, Oracle or TRIM highly regarded;
- clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adjust your approach for different people;
- sound judgement,



problem-solving skills and flexibility when priorities change, while working well with others.

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

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.

📌 Department Liaison Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne