Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full time

Salary: $62,104 - $79,753

Grade: VPS 2

Occupation: Administration

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: VG/7915OCT2026

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 justice through friendly service and reliable support.
- Keep records accurate and help local justice services run smoothly.
- Work across teams and build skills in a varied public service role.
- Enjoy ongoing work where your efforts help people in your community.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

About us





Located across the NWMA are fourteen non-custodial locations in the Melbourne CBD, Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, Reservoir, South Morang, Melton, Sunshine, Werribee, Derrimut, Laverton, Tullamarine and Epping, plus the Neighbourhood Justice Centre in Collingwood, and the Court Services Unit at the Melbourne Magistrates Court. There are four Youth Justice office locations in Broadmeadows, Reservoir, Werribee and Sunshine.

What you will do

As a Justice Officer, you will provide admin support and help people access justice services. You will work at Epping Community Work and may support other local offices.

You will:

- provide reliable admin support for community work, corrections and sheriff services
- greet people, answer questions and help them complete forms and applications
- manage accurate records, data, mail and routine letters and reports
- support finance, staff, fleet and office needs to keep services running
- work with your team to improve services and help at other sites when needed.

About you

You do not need formal qualifications for this role. Strong computer skills are desirable, including word processing, spreadsheets, email and online systems.

You should also have:

- valuable computer skills and confidence using different systems and programs
- the ability to work well with others and share information to meet team goals
- a calm and flexible approach when tasks or priorities change
- strong customer service skills,



with the ability to treat people fairly and handle private information with care.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Pooja Sharma 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 protected, 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 Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

29 October 2026

📌 Justice Officer (West Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 West Melbourne