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 protect important records across a large public service department.
- Guide teams on records management and archival work.
- Help improve how information is stored, used and managed.
- Build skills that support strong information management across the department.
- Fixed-term, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Information and Records Advisor,



you will support sound records management across the department. You will guide staff, check records work and help improve records processes.

You will:

- check archiving requests and records sentencing for quality and accuracy
- help staff use the Gateway system and provide clear training and demonstrations
- manage the Grace Destruction Project and support archivists with their work
- develop practical records management guidance, training and improvement activities
- provide clear advice on records policies, procedures and related standards.

About you

A Certificate III in Recordkeeping, Certificate IV in Records Management or similar qualification is highly desirable. You should have training or experience in information or records management.

You should also have:

- robust records management knowledge, including government policies, principles and processes
- technical skills with Microsoft Office 365, TRIM/Content Manager, SharePoint or similar systems
- knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Evidence Act 2008 and Public Records Act 1973
- clear communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support change and improve services.

To learn even more about this role,



please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Ruvimbo Bako 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.

📌 Information and Records Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne