Justice Officer

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $62,104 - $79,753

Grade: VPS 2

Occupation: Administration

Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura

Reference: VG/1443JUNE2026

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?

• Utilise your administration expertise to provide support and advice to the Corrections Victoria branch
• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 2: $ 62,104 - $79,753 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety consists of eight regions that provide compliance, enforcement, and regulatory services to the Victorian community.

The Loddon Mallee Region offers services at Justice Service Centres in Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca, and Mildura, as well as at outreach locations across the region, such as Castlemaine, Maryborough, Kerang, Robinvale, Kyneton, and Ouyen.

Corporate Services is responsible for providing the Loddon Mallee Region with a range of corporate support functions, including administration, finance, procurement, fleet, facilities management, and risk management.

In a Justice Service Centre, a Justice Officer performs reception and concierge duties, as well as administrative and business support services. Justice Officers also provide assistance to Births, Deaths, and Marriages; Community Corrections Services; Youth Justice; Sheriff's Office of Victoria; Community Services; Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committees; Consumer Affairs Victoria; Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria; and more.

About the Role

The role of a Justice Officer involves providing front of house services such as Births, Deaths and Marriages applications and administrative support across a range of Justice Services including Sheriff's, Youth Justice and Community Correctional Services.

Some of your duties will include:

• Providing relief, support, and assistance in various corporate service functions within the Region as needed.
• Operating the switchboard, including receiving and resolving inquiries and directing calls to the appropriate area.
• Providing accurate advice and information to visitors regarding services available at Justice Service Centres in compliance with business processes.

The role requires a strong focus on customer service, teamwork, adaptability, integrity, accuracy, compliance and timeliness.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You

As an ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Well-developed computer literacy.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations is beneficial but will otherwise be acquired in the role.

Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills including effective use of various systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, appointment scheduling and internet is desirable.

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 see k 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.

Applications close Monday 13 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

15 June 2026