Executive Services Support Officer

About this role

• Western Plains Correctional Centre opens mid-2025 and Corrections Victoria are now recruiting key roles.
• Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
• VPS Grade 2: $60,295 - $77,430 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Executive Services Support Officer to provide a critical role at Western Plains Correctional Centre. 

About the Business Unit

Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) is Victoria's newest maximum-security correctional facility, designed to house up to 1,248 people in custody.

Western Plains is a multi-purpose facility that adapts to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria. It features purpose-built modern amenities including medical wards, a cultural centre and vocational training facilities. It utilises cutting-edge technology to keep the facility secure, allowing staff to focus on supporting the rehabilitation of people in custody. 

Western Plains will open mid-2025 and Corrections Victoria are now recruiting key roles to help shape the future operations of the facility. 

This role is part of the Workforce and Prison Services (WPS) team, a team dedicated to delivering essential corporate and ancillary services support to prison operational teams and prisoners. Leveraging the technical ability and professional expertise of trained subject matter experts, the team supports the smooth functioning of prison operations while prioritising prisoner rehabilitation and safety.  

About the Role

The Executive Services Support Officer is responsible for providing general administrative support to various service delivery areas across WPCC. This role will oversee and maintain various databases, systems and record management processes. Reporting to the Supervisor, Executive Services, you will play a key role in supporting ongoing business requirements.

This is a hands-on role that will require you to apply your strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and manage workloads; work productively under minimal supervision; and provide exceptional customer service to employees. 

Some of your duties will include:

• Be a key contributor to the development of an innovative new correctional facility.
• Deliver proactive administrative support across a range of critical activities.
• Provide accurate and reliable support to managers and team leaders.
• Build mutually beneficial partnerships with varying stakeholders.

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 or ability in general administration and data entry. 
• Demonstrated written and communication skills.  
• Demonstrated experience in certain essential software skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other related record management software).   

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 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.