Executive Services Support Officer

Job Description

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: DJCS/1841949 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. 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? Western Plains Correctional Centre opens mid-2025 and Corrections Victoria are now recruiting key roles. Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Executive Services Support Officer to provide a critical role at Western Plains Correctional Centre. About the Business Unit Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) is Victoria's newest maximum-security correctional facility, designed to house up to 1,248 people in custody. Western Plains is a multi-purpose facility that adapts to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria. It features purpose-built modern amenities including medical wards, a cultural centre and vocational training facilities. It utilises cutting-edge technology to keep the facility secure, allowing staff to focus on supporting the rehabilitation of people in custody. About the Role The Executive Services Support Officer is responsible for providing general administrative support to various service delivery areas across WPCC. This role will oversee and maintain various databases, systems and record management processes. Reporting to the Supervisor, Executive Services, you will play a key role in supporting ongoing business requirements. This is a hands-on role that will require you to apply your strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and manage workloads; work productively under minimal supervision; and provide exceptional customer service to employees. Some of your duties will include: Be a key contributor to the development of an innovative new correctional facility. Deliver proactive administrative support across a range of critical activities. Provide accurate and reliable support to managers and team leaders. Build mutually beneficial partnerships with varying stakeholders. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated knowledge or ability in general administration and data entry. Demonstrated written and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in certain essential software skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other related record management software). 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr