Human Resources Officer

Corrections Victoria is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's prison system and Post Sentence Scheme. As a service agency within the Department of Justice & Community Safety (DJCS), Corrections Victoria develops and implements policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate offenders by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.

Reporting to the Human Resources Supervisor, the Human Resources Officer is responsible for supporting the effective delivery of a range of human resource functions, with the primary focus to assist with recruitment duties and reporting for the facility
- **Fixed term, Full-Time opportunity with a small team based in Castlemaine**:

- **Large range of career progression and developmental opportunities within the department on offer to existing employees**:

- **9-day fortnight**:

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

**About Us**:
The department of Justice and Community Safety comprises of eight regions, through which compliance, enforcement and regulatory services are provided to the Victorian community.

The Loddon Mallee Region provides services for three prisons, two within the Loddon Prison and Middleton precinct which is comprised of a medium risk facility (Loddon) and a restricted minimum facility (Middleton) and Tarrengower Prison, which is a women's minimum risk facility located at Maldon. They also provide support through Justice Service Centres in Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca and Mildura and at outreach locations across the region, including Castlemaine, Maryborough, Kerang, Robinvale, Kyneton and Ouyen.

**About the Role**:
The Human Resources Officer provides a range of HR administration support to Loddon Region Prisons. Reporting to the Human Resources Supervisor, you will be part of a small team and will be responsible for a wide variety of functions including resolving internal stakeholder queries, preparing reports and assisting with recruitment activities, as well as other general computer related duties.

Some of your duties will include:

- Assist with and participate in recruitment activity, including interviewing and selection and assessment of staff in relation to the recruitment process.
- Provide high quality services and perform all administrative functions pertaining to human resources.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all staffing matters, including staff entitlements, overtime, and penalty rates, shift and other allowances.
- Support the HR Supervisor with the development of human resource procedures and systems to meet business need whilst ensuring consistency across the region.
- Under direction, prepare human resource related documentation and correspondence in accordance with approved templates and guidelines.
- Collate statistical information, analyse, and draft straightforward reports.

**About You**:
We are just looking for people with the right attitude. No experience is required as all training is provided upon commencement though data entry and recruitment or HR experience is preferable.

**Benefits**:
This is a great entry level opportunity for someone looking for a long-term career within the government. The role is a fixed term 12 month opportunity. You will get to work with a closeknit team in a unique and interesting environment.

**How to Apply**:
**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 impact