VPS-2, Administration Officer, Child Protection Unit, Hume Merri-Bek AreaJob posted: 15/01/2025
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/DFFH/ND/00378662
Closes: 02/02/2025
Classification: VPSG2
Salary Range: $58,539 - $75,175
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected, and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women, and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.
All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
THE ROLE The Administration Officer provides assistance to the Child Protection program and will be responsible for a range of key tasks from preparation of high-level correspondence, complaint management, diary management, meeting preparation, minute taking, coordination, and management of a range of secretariat and administrative support functions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE: Under general direction, provide assistance with office processes and corporate information systems such as records management, financial information, fleet management, client payments, and ministerial correspondence.Answer queries, provide timely advice, and undertake general follow-up action as required, including correctly redirecting incoming mail and queries.Provide support and assistance in the presentation of meetings and conferences, including coordinating papers, organising venues, catering, agendas, taking minutes, follow-up actions, and making travel and accommodation arrangements.HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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