Security and Safety Officer

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?

• You will support important checks that help keep the department safe.
• You will guide candidates and managers through security screening.
• You will handle sensitive information and help people through each step.
• Build useful skills in recruitment, customer service and public sector work.
• Ongoing full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

About us

The Recruitment Services branch within People, Safety, and Culture provides expert advice and support to the department on all recruitment related matters, including attraction, selection, redeployment and other recruitment and retention practices.

Working within the department's vision for a justice and community safety system that works together to build a safer, fairer, and stronger Victoria, Recruitment Services delivers consultative, progressive, innovative, fair, and ethical recruitment solutions.

What you will do

As security and safety officer, you will support security checks for new employees. You will provide clear advice and helpful service to candidates and managers.

You will:

• coordinate security checks, including police checks and fingerprinting for high-risk roles.
• provide clear support to candidates and managers about screening requirements.
• answer enquiries by phone, email or in writing with courteous service.
• keep accurate records and update systems with sensitive information.
• find practical ways to improve processes and support the recruitment team.

About you

You do not need a formal qualification for this role. You need experience in administration and customer service, ideally in a large organisation.

You should also have:

• experience handling sensitive and confidential information with care.
• experience using recruitment systems and supporting HR processes.
• strong communication skills and the ability to work at a fast pace.
• a flexible approach, with sound judgement and confidence solving problems.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Melaia Matai at View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au .

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy .