Justice Officer - Property

About This Role

Help manage prisoner property in a fast-paced maximum-security prison.Build a career in corporate services with training across different business areas.Play an important role that supports safe and efficient prison operations.Work in a supportive team where accuracy, integrity and service matter every day.Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 to $79,753 per year, plus super.

What You Will Do

As justice officer - property, you will support the safe and accurate management of prisoner property at Melbourne Assessment Prison.

You will provide property services, answer enquiries and help keep daily operations running smoothly in a secure environment.

You Will

provide accurate property services and respond to visitor and prisoner enquiriesrecord, transfer and store prisoner property and valuables using secure electronic and physical systemsmaintain accurate records, protect sensitive information and follow legislative and departmental requirementsoperate the prison switchboard, answer calls and provide clear information about prison servicescomplete audits, support other corporate service functions and work safely with property weighing up to 15 kilograms.

About You

No formal qualifications are required for this role. You should be comfortable working in a correctional environment with direct prisoner contact, including weekends and public holidays.

You Should Also Have

strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quicklyaccurate data entry and records management skillssound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and proceduresresilience, teamwork, flexibility and professional communication skills.

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