Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

Help support prisoners during a critical stage of their lives.

Deliver welfare programs and practical support inside a maximum-security prison.

Build robust people skills while working in a varied and fast-moving environment.

Join a supportive team that values respect, inclusion and personal growth.

1 x Ongoing, full-time vacancies available, earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

What you will do As Justice Officer – Offender Services, you will support prisoner welfare and program delivery at the Metropolitan Remand Centre.

You will help prisoners access support services, orientation programs and referrals before returning to the community.

You will:

provide

practical

welfare support and respond to prisoner requests in a timely manner

deliver

group

orientation and information sessions for prisoners

prepare

clear

case notes and recommendations about prisoner needs and programs

work with

internal

staff and external services to arrange referrals and support

contribute to

safe

and humane correctional services while supporting rehabilitation.

About you You do not need formal qualifications for this role. Experience in a correctional setting is helpful but not required.

You should also have:

strong

skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

the

resilience

to work in a challenging and changing environment

a

respectful

approach when working with people from diverse backgrounds

the ability to solve problems,



manage tasks and work well within a team.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Tamara Brennan 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 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.

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