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?

- Keep a busy prison running through hands-on work every day.
- Take pride in well-kept grounds and reliable delivery services.
- Enjoy a diverse role with outdoor work and practical tasks.
- Use your skills to support the safe running of a prison.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As a Justice Officer, Grounds and Services, you will help keep HM Prison Barwon running smoothly. You will manage deliveries, maintain grounds and provide day-to-day services across the prison.

You will:

- collect and deliver meals, laundry, stores and property across the prison
- load, unload and check delivery vehicles before and after use
- maintain prison grounds and gardens, including mowing, trimming and landscaping
- keep walkways and outdoor areas clean, safe and tidy
- plan your daily tasks and complete deliveries and maintenance work on time





About you

You must hold a current Victorian driver's licence and have secure, competent driving skills. A forklift licence is desirable but not essential. A background in maintenance or logistics would also be an advantage.

You should also have:

- experience in deliveries and logistics, including handling and moving goods
- practical maintenance skills and the ability to operate light machinery
- the ability to plan and organise your work and meet daily deadlines
- strong teamwork and communication skills, with a respectful approach to people from diverse backgrounds

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

📌 Justice Officer, Grounds and Services (Geelong)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Geelong