Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $62,104 - $79,753

Grade: VPS 2

Occupation: Administration

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/4621SEPT2026

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?

- Help people access important justice services across Melbourne.
- You will provide clear information and practical support to the public.
- You will handle applications, records and daily administration across justice services.
- You will build useful skills while supporting services that matter to the community.
- Ongoing,



full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Justice Officer, you will provide administration and client services across justice programs.

You will help people, process applications and keep services running smoothly each day.

You will

- provide helpful information and process applications for clients and the public
- greet people, answer questions and give accurate advice about justice services
- provide efficient administration for community corrections, sheriff's operations and regional programs
- manage accurate records, data, mail and routine correspondence across justice services
- support other locations when needed and suggest practical ways to improve services.

About you

Advanced computer skills are desirable, including word processing, spreadsheets, email and online systems. Experience in a multi-disciplinary service delivery team is also useful.

You can work well with different people and provide respectful service. You can stay calm, adapt to change and solve problems.

You should also have

- strong computer skills and confidence using different systems and digital tools
- flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills and approaches
- respectful communication when working with people from different backgrounds and circumstances




- customer service skills that help you respond to needs and resolve issues promptly.

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

SIGNIFICANT 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 Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 15 September 2026

📌 Justice Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne