Description:
Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services.
- Support the team shaping forensic intervention in Victoria
- Flexible working from home and office option
- Earn $97,955 – $111,142 (VPS4) per year plus super
- City-based head office
FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence.
As a Coordinator in the Support Services team, you provide a range of corporate services to FIS. Your responsibilities include overseeing the efficient delivery of administration and operational tasks, including general human resources and recruitment activities, fleet and travel coordination and equipment registers . The coordinator role oversees the administration positions ensuring the reception area is resourced and operating smoothly . You are responsible for overseeing the physical facilities and equipment of the business unit as well as encouraging and supporting accurate record-keeping practices withing FIS.
How we'll support and reward you
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government. All our staff work to the vision of a safe , just , innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
✔ A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
✔ Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
✔ Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.
✔ Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you are experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal and financial issues.
What you will do
The Coordinator, Support Services, delivers services in line with our policies and procedures. You will:
- Have demonstrated experience providing specialist support in a high-volume administrative environment .
- Be able to manage projects under limited direction.
- Oversee administrative and operational work teams ensuring reception duties are prioritised and the efficient distribution of administrative tasks to the support officers.
- Apply agreed business plans, policies and procedures to all corporate services tasks.
- Coordinate the technical and specialist tasks in relation to the physical assets of FIS, including vehicle fleet, facilities and duress system management.
- Provide high-level specialist corporate information and advice to the Directors and Leadership team.
- Maintain databases and registers for resources, assets and tasks with a financial implication.
- Provide information, support and advice regarding compliance with department records management policies and procedures.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
To find out more about FIS, visit our microsite or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au .
For queries regarding this role, please email Luisa Hickson at luisa.hickson@justice.vic.gov.au .
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email aboriginal.employment@justice.vic.gov.au
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 19 May 2025.
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependent 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).
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.