Prosecutions Support Officer

Band 5 - $82,392 - $95,116 per annum (plus super)

Temporary Full Time (parental leave replacement until
April 2027)

About
Us

Located
35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129
square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central
activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre
and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as
the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater
Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia,
with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom
were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and
social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We
are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic
and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise
that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community
and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of
our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged,
accountable, creative and honest.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated administration Support Officer to
join our Prosecutions Team. The primary responsibilities of this role include
assisting with Council Prosecutions with efficiency and sensitivity.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth
operation of the Prosecutions Team, adhering to regulations and Council
policies.

additionally administrative support will ensure the department functions
effectively. If you are detailed-orientated, customer focused and have an eye
for detail, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll deliver:

-
Assist
Council Prosecutor with prosecutions in Court

-
Assist
and maintain council prosecution database

-
Preparation
and review of court documents

-
Assist
with the recording and administration of court files.

-
Attend
to telephone and personal enquiries and provide sound and accurate advice to
solicitors and members of the public.

About You

-
Demonstrated
skills and experience commensurate with the requirements of the role.

-
Ability
to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders both written
and verbal

-
Proven
experience working in a high volume administrative role that requires effective
time management and attention to detail.

-
Excellent
MS office skills including experience in database management,

-
Willingness
to undergo preemployment background checks including National criminal history
check, working with children check

-
A
curious collaborative and inclusive community mindset.

If you think this role might be
for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please
ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position
description as part of your application.

The successful candidate will be asked to
produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent
to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal
history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note
that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying
for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council
believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they
do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our
workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and
supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to
learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse
organisation.

Our
benefits include

·
Competitive salary

·
Salary sacrifice childcare (where
available)

·
Flexible working options supported
including hybrid work

·
Access to learning & development
programs including study assistance

·
Reward & recognition programs

·
Health initiatives

·
Access to our support and wellbeing
programs

·
A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers
page: Working
with Us

Council will consider
flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse
community and encourage applications from everyone including people of
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual
orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give
due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any
prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming
environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse
and harm.

If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point
throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting
the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.

To apply

To apply for this position
please complete the online application form including:

·
A
brief cover letter

·
Your
resume

·
Response
to key selection criteria

You will be required to
answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection
process also includes the requirement for reference checks

Position Description:Prosecutions Support Officer – 298.6 KB

Applications close: 5pm, Monday, 22 December 2025

Further information: Rebecca Goddard, 8571
1347