Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Warrnambool 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 stride 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?

- You will support people at the Warrnambool Justice Service Centre.
- You will provide reception, administration and information services each day.
- You will help keep local justice services running smoothly.
- You will build useful skills while serving your community.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

About us





The West Area comprised of the Barwon Southwest and Grampians Regions delivers a wide range of Justice services operating across central locations in Geelong and Warrnambool in the Barwon Southwest and Ballarat and Horsham in the Grampians Region as well as a number of satellite locations.

The Corporate Services Business unit is responsible for providing the region with a range of corporate support functions including human resources, finance and procurement, planning and reporting, fleet and facilities management, risk management, workforce development and general administration.

What you will do

As Justice Officer, you will provide clear and helpful administration support. You will work at Warrnambool and may support other regional locations when needed.

The role sits within the Barwon South West Region (BSWR) that provides services from Justice Service Centres in Geelong and Warrnambool, and through reporting centres at Colac, Hamilton and Portland. This role is located at the Warrnambool Justice Service Centre providing support serivces to Community Correctional Services, Youth Justice, Consumer Affairs, Births Deaths and Marriages, and Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee.

You will:

- provide friendly reception and telephone support to people and staff
- process applications, payments, correspondence and files with care
- maintain accurate records, databases, schedules and reports
- give clear information and help resolve routine questions
- support efficient administration across the region during busy periods.

About you

No formal qualification is required for this role.



You will need strong computer skills and confidence using common computer systems.

You should also have:

- strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
- resilience when work changes or becomes busy
- teamwork skills and a willingness to share information and help others
- respectful communication and sound judgement when supporting diverse people.

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

Chil d protected 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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📌 Justice Officer (Warrnambool)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Warrnambool