Project Support Officer, Employment Pathways

• Help people in prison prepare for work and build a better future.
• Support employment programs that make a real difference every day.
• Work across prison locations in a varied role with meaningful responsibilities.
• Build your project, administration and communication skills in a supportive team.
• Fixed-term, full-time role earning $81,496 to $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As project support officer, you will help keep the employment hub running smoothly and support people preparing for work after prison.

You will work closely with the employment specialist and contribute to projects that improve employment opportunities across Corrections Victoria.

You will:

• support daily employment hub operations and provide high-quality administrative support
• help connect people in prison with employment programs and specialist agencies
• coordinate employment events, promote job opportunities and maintain accurate records
• assist with employment case management and prepare reports using confidential information
• identify practical improvements to systems and processes while supporting wider employment pathways projects.

About you

No formal qualifications are required for this role. Experience in employment services, recruitment or service delivery is preferred but not essential. An understanding of Corrections Victoria and services that support people in the justice system will be highly regarded.

You should also have:

• strong program support and administration skills
• clear communication and the ability to build positive working relationships
• sound problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate competing priorities
• a resilient, inclusive approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Julie Levy 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.