Administration Officer

Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / June 2026

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

Salary: $76,817 - $+3,274

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/181470+AUGUST2024

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, ****** 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 expertise to provide support and advice to Aboriginal Justice Group.
2 years Fixed Term Opportunity (until June 2026) to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS Grade 3: $76,817- $+3,275 plus superannuation.
This is an Aboriginal Prioritised position, a role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About the Business Unit

The Aboriginal Justice Group of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is committed to driving systemic change in the justice system, to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians. The group works in partnership with Victorian Aboriginal communities and is guided by principles of Aboriginal self-determination. The Stolen Generations Reparations Unit (SGRU) sits within the Aboriginal Justice Group and was established in January 2022 to deliver the Stolen Generations Reparations Package (Package) in Victoria. The team is committed to delivering a reparations process that is fully supported, accessible, transparent and trauma informed.

About the Role

The Administration Officer, Research and Assessment will be responsible for supporting and coordinating all administrative processes, systems and relationships that enable the delivery of the Reparations Package.

This role requires strong organisation and communication skills. It will support key activities that involve working with Aboriginal people who have lived experience of trauma and requires an understanding of both the principles of cultural safety, and the gravity of this reform for impacted Aboriginal Victorians. The Administration Officer will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex, and sensitive environment that requires the capacity to exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders and initiate and maintain professional relationships.

Some of your duties will include:

Provide high level administrative and confidential support to the Research and Assessment Team.
Support the Research and Assessment Team with written communication and business support tasks relating to the research and assessment tasks of applications to the Package.
Support with Secretariat responsibilities for the Independent Assessment Panel including logistics, coordination and administration.
Manage and maintain efficient records management systems for the Research and Assessment Team utilising HRM Content Manager.
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:

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal community, society and culture contemporary issues facing Stolen Generations and Aboriginal Victorians.
Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and/or coordinating efficient administration systems and processes.
Proven ability to effectively determine priorities, organise workload and meet deadlines in an environment where timeliness and confidentiality are paramount
Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience would be desirable but is not essential.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Employment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalworkforce@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.'

Please visit https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island-employment for further information.


How to Apply


The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks 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.