Justice Officer Finance

Utilise your Accounting and Administrative expertise to provide support and advice to Corrections Victoria at Beechworth Correctional Centre.

An ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.

VPS Grade 2: $60,295 - $77,430 plus superannuation.

Corrections Victoria is a business unit of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). Corrections Victoria's vision is 'Safer prisons, safer people, safer communities'. Our mission is to have 'A safer, smarter system with a skilled and supported workforce, that enables people in our care to make better decisions'. The Beechworth Correctional Centre is a minimum-security facility with a focus on preparing individuals for release and successful reintegration back into society. It offers various working industries with the men given the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that will effectively link them to employment on release. When not engaged in work, the men attend rehabilitative programs to address their offending behaviour, engage in education and visits whilst many also engage in recreation and community assistance programs.

The Justice Officer - Finance is an entry-level position to a career in the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). You will process a range of financial, accounts payable and purchasing transactions ensuring compliance with requirements and timelines. Some of your duties will include:

• Under minimal supervision, providing a range of high-quality finance related services to Beechworth Correctional Centre, maintaining accurate records in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, other government regulations and guidelines local operating procedures
  
• Performing a range of accounts functions, including payables, receivables, reconciliation, and data entry and reporting
  
• Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of Beechworth Correctional Centre invoices for payment.
  

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

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Well-developed computer literacy
  
• Knowledge of accounting processes in particular accounts payable
  
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle or similar finance related system
  
• Demonstrated experience in fixed asset accounting and asset register maintenance is desirable
  
• Advanced computer skills including effective use of various systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, appointment scheduling and internet is desirable
  

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, driver's licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact the 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.