Business Support Officer

Overview

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 contact the 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?

Department

Department: Department of Justice and Community Safety

Responsibilities

- Be an integral part of Youth Justice Custodial Services.

- Provide administrative, analytical and operational support to the Operational Leadership and Capability Team.

- Support the effective planning, execution, and assessment of programs and initiatives designed to cultivate a skilled, adaptable, and professional custodial workforce.

The opportunity

- Fixed Term, Full time position until 30 June 2027 primarily based at Parkville Youth Justice Precinct but working flexibly across both Youth Justice Custodial Precincts (Parkville & Cherry Creek), where needed to respond to operational requirements.

- VPS Grade 3 role, earning $79,122 - $96,073 per year plus super.

- Provide high-level administrative support, including meeting coordination, agenda and minute preparation, correspondence management, and record keeping.

- Support the planning and delivery of training, professional development, and capability-building initiatives for custodial staff.

- Assist with preparing reports, briefing notes, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including supervision and program reports.

The Business Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the effectiveness and efficiency of the Operational Leadership and Capability Team, delivering a broad range of high-quality administrative, coordination, and logistical services that underpin the team’s day-to-day functions. The role contributes to the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of staff development programs and operational capability initiatives aimed at building a skilled, responsive, and professional custodial workforce.

The successful candidate will also manage confidential information, tracking compliance requirements, and maintaining systems for data collection and reporting to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

To be successful

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in the provision of confidential, personal and administrative support functions including database management and Microsoft Office applications.

Requirements

A full driver’s licence is required due to the need to be able to work flexibly across both custodial precincts and community offices, based on operational requirements. A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained for the period of employment.

What’s in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

- Job stability – as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).

- A fair salary – great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.

- Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you’re tracking, with professional development plans agreed with your manager.

- Generous leave entitlements – including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.

- Employee Assistance Program – confidential counselling service for emotional, relationship, financial, or retirement planning support.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made.

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department’s work. We welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background, and we are committed to the Victorian Government’s promise to increase veteran representation in the public sector.

We’re proud of our individual differences and the languages we speak. We hope you will share your story too.

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.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 02 Nov 2025.

Pre-employment checks may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has 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.

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