Justice Officer in Warrnambool

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. 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.

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

The West Area comprises the Barwon Southwest and Grampians Regions, delivering a wide range of Justice services across central locations in Geelong and Warrnambool, as well as a number of satellite locations. The Corporate Services Business unit provides the region with corporate support functions including human resources, finance and procurement, planning and reporting, fleet and facilities management, risk management, workforce development and general administration.

As Justice Officer, you will provide clear and helpful administration support. You will work at Warrnambool and may support other regional locations when needed. This role is located at the Warrnambool Justice Service Centre providing support services to Community Correctional Services, Youth Justice, Consumer Affairs, Births Deaths and Marriages, and Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee.

• 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

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

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.