Project Officer

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 don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact 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?

• Utilise your technology and project expertise to provide support and advice to Corrections Victoria and its stakeholders.
• Ongoing, full time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Project Officer to provide a critical role within the Digital Operations Unit

About the Business Unit

Corrections Victoria (CV) is responsible for the direction, management and operation of Victoria's prison system and Post Sentence Scheme.

The Digital Operations Unit (DOU) provides a strategic focus and drives innovation, enhances governance and ensures continuous improvement as it relates to in cell technology at Corrections Victoria. DOU leads identification and prioritisation according to system needs and assists Technology Solutions and Digital Security (TSDS) in the development and implementation of new technologies that enhance operational efficiency, security and opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration for people in custody.

The DOU works with location staff and prison intelligence units to proactively identify and address potential risks through robust oversight and regular audits to ensure compliance and operational integrity.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Operations Unit the role will encapsulate business support of the Digital Operations team. The work is varied and diverse and can change day-to-day, depending on the support that is required. The Project Officer may be required to consider operational issues and identify solutions, undertake data entry and analysis, prepare a range of written material, and respond to a range of requests for information.

Please note this role will require regular travel to CV locations.

Some of your duties will include:

• Manage content and information within CV business systems including SharePoint, TRIM and E*justice
• Manage all human resources paperwork for the branch and provision of work equipment
• Co-ordinate correspondence and briefings, using an electronic records management system
• Identify and implement improvements to operational processes within the

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

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to analyse and interpret data and provide analytical reports and advice.
• Knowledge and understanding of Corrections Victoria's prison operations and practices.
• Proficient in the use of CV's systems including PIMS, E*Justice and Centurion and experience in TRIM and EBC is highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge of HR policies and practices within the Victorian Public Sector

Qualifications/requirements

• A current driver's license is required as travel to other offices within the department is required
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams advantageous

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact 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.

Applications close Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 11.59PM