Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: $81,496 - $98,955

Grade: VPS 3

Occupation: Administration

Location: Loddon Mallee - Loddon

Reference: VG/6234OCTOBER2026

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 valuable 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 prisoners build work skills through your day-to-day support.
- Support prison industries at Loddon Prison and Middleton.
- Put your office skills to work in a role with purpose.
- Enjoy varied tasks, from managing orders to tracking budgets and supporting staff.
- Fixed-term, full-time role for 12 months, earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.





About us Loddon Prison consists of a 477-bed medium risk facility, and Middleton a 236-bed restricted minimum facility.

What you will do

As business support officer, you will help run work and training programs at Loddon Prison and Middleton. You will support managers and help prisoners prepare for work after release.

You will

- provide reliable office support, arrange meetings and help manage staff rosters
- manage purchase orders, track production costs and keep accurate financial records
- prepare clear reports, review data and suggest ways to improve services
- coordinate prisoner pay, job changes and work history records
- maintain detailed safety records, including tool and chemical registers, and help staff use computer systems.

The role may be required to cover leave or provide support for other administrative areas within Loddon Prison and Middleton. This position may also require direct prisoner contact.

About you

You do not need formal qualifications for this role. You can bring strong administration or business support skills to help you succeed.

You should also have

- computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Oracle, PIMS, JETS and Centurion
- office management and administration qualifications or experience
- workplace safety knowledge relevant to manufacturing and service industries
- clear communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt,



work with others and support an inclusive workplace.

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

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.

Apply now

Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

19 October 2026

📌 Business Support Officer - Industries (Loddon Shire)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Loddon Shire