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? Join a friendly team and management group that support work life balance. Full time fixed term hybrid opportunity for 12 months within the Local Government Inspectorate. VPS Grade 3: $74,580 - $90,558 plus superannuation. The Local Government Inspectorate is seeking a Business Support Officer to provide a critical role supporting with requests for information, advice or assisting people with complaints in relation to Local Government. About the Business Unit Under the leadership of the Chief Municipal Inspector the Local Government Inspectorate (LGI) is an independent administrative office supported by the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC). It is the dedicated integrity agency for local government focussing on investigations for breaches and compliance with the Local Government Act 1989 (Act). The key functions of the Inspectorate include: Investigating alleged breaches of the Act including electoral provisions Targeted governance reviews and examinations of compliance by local council with the governance requirements in the Act; Prosecuting offences under the Act Referring matters of serious misconduct by councillors Elevating matters of gross misconduct of a councillor to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal; Collaboration with the Victorian Government Solicitor to undertake prosecutions for breaches of the Act; About the Role The Business Support Officer is the first point of contact for the Local Government Inspectorate dealing with requests for information, advice or assisting people with complaints in relation to Local Government. Key requirements of this position include customer relations and communications skills in the context of a regulatory environment. The Business Support officer is also required to provide business reporting, administration support to the unit and liaison with other corporate business areas within the State Government. This is a hybrid role offering 2 days remote and 3 days onsite. Some of your duties will include: Responsible for the first point of contact for all enquiries, approaches and correspondence. Receipt and response to incoming calls and complaints. Administrative support and assisting business functions of the office including travel bookings, email management, team meeting minutes and coordination. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position des
