Justice Officer - Finance & AdministrationJob posted: 09/12/2024Job type: Full timeOrganisation: Department of Justice and Community SafetyOccupation: Prison and Corrective ServicesReference: VG/4868DECEMBER2024At 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.About the Business Unit:The Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group, comprising Corrections Victoria (CV), Justice Health and Justice Services, plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.CV is responsible for the implementation of 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.CV also sets strategy, policy and standards for the management of the state's system of correctional facilities whilst also developing programs for the management and rehabilitation of prisoners and the community-based supervision of offenders.As part of the CJS group, the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC) is a 694-bed maximum-security facility for female offenders located within the West Metropolitan Area, Department of Justice and Community Safety.About the Role:In a Prison environment, a Justice Officer provides a range of corporate support services (as specified), within the unique operational environment of a correctional facility.Some of your duties will include:As part of the Finance and Administration Team, and under direction and supervision, providing high quality financial, procurement, administration services, in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, other government regulations and guidelines and DPFC local operating procedures.Undertaking all procurement functions in line with relevant legislative and organisational requirements.Monitoring and liaising with customers, administrators, and prison staff on relevant issues.About You:As our ideal candidate, you will possess:Good knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.Experience with Oracle or similar finance related system is desirable.Experience with prison financial processes is desirable.How to Apply:Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Please include in your application a recent resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience relating to the position description.
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening.
Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).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.
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