Project Support Officer

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?

• As project support officer, you will support audits, projects and daily business work.
• You will help keep records, contracts, payments and projects on track.
• Gain broad experience across justice services and business support.
• Your work will help improve services for people across Victoria.
• Ongoing full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

About us

ESS forms part of Civil and Enforcement Services (CES) which sits within the Justice Services and Regulation division. In addition to its core responsibilities, ESS manages a range of social justice initiatives such as the Work and Development Permit Scheme, the Family Violence Scheme, the Time Served Scheme, the Prison Program Scheme and Special Circumstances, all aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals who are impacted by infringement or court fines. 

What you will do

As project support officer, you will support audits, compliance work and projects.

You will keep business records accurate and help teams deliver their work.

You will:

• lead careful audit and compliance work under direction and prepare clear draft reports.
• provide reliable meeting support by taking minutes and tracking actions and decisions.
• manage timely invoices, purchase orders, contracts and procurement with suppliers.
• maintain accurate records, databases and reports in line with department rules.
• support practical projects that improve work, systems and services.

About you

No formal qualifications are required for this role.

Experience applying legislation, policies or procedures would be highly desirable. Project administration experience is highly regarded.

You should also have:

• strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using different computer systems.
• good problem-solving skills and the ability to work through issues.
• clear communication skills that help you explain information to different audiences.
• flexible ways of working that help you adapt and support others.

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

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 safety 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. Childr en 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.