Job Description
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Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on an ongoing basis in Melbourne.
Support the System Performance and Workforce team through the provision of high quality, data driven reporting to contribute to evidence-based policy advice and operational decision making
Assist the development of significant youth justice system monitoring and data analysis projects
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system. Youth Justice provides strategic advice and delivers targeted interventions to address underlying causes of offending behaviour in children and young people, supporting rehabilitation to reduce reoffending and enhance community safety.
The Opportunity
Ongoing, full time position based in Melbourne.
VPS Grade 3 role: $79,122 - $96,073 per year plus superannuation.
Extract, collate and report on data from documents, spreadsheets and relevant systems.
Create and maintain templates and tools, administrative systems and processes to assist with the timely delivery of accurate reporting.
Support project coordination, coordinating briefs, planning and delivery of corporate processes.
To be successful in this role you will have experience in reporting, analysing or monitoring organisational performance, corporate or administrative functions, with an intermediate level experience in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
As our ideal candidate, though not essential, you will have:
Knowledge of government operating practices and processes
Experience using Business Intelligence reporting applications such as Power BI
Understanding of the execution of code to run reports.
A tertiary qualification in data, information technology, commerce, psychology, health science, criminal justice or other relevant discipline.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. 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:
Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
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're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
If you have any queries, please contact Andy Murray on 0428XXXXXX or [email protected]
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, ****** 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.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Thursday 16th April 2026.
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.
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.
Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on an ongoing basis in Melbourne.
Support the System Performance and Workforce team through the provision of high quality, data driven reporting to contribute to evidence-based policy advice and operational decision making
Assist the development of significant youth justice system monitoring and data analysis projects
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system. Youth Justice provides strategic advice and delivers targeted interventions to address underlying causes of offending behaviour in children and young people, supporting rehabilitation to reduce reoffending and enhance community safety.
The Opportunity
Ongoing, full time position based in Melbourne.
VPS Grade 3 role: $79,122 - $96,073 per year plus superannuation.
Extract, collate and report on data from documents, spreadsheets and relevant systems.
Create and maintain templates and tools, administrative systems and processes to assist with the timely delivery of accurate reporting.
Support project coordination, coordinating briefs, planning and delivery of corporate processes.
To be successful in this role you will have experience in reporting, analysing or monitoring organisational performance, corporate or administrative functions, with an intermediate level experience in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
As our ideal candidate, though not essential, you will have:
Knowledge of government operating practices and processes
Experience using Business Intelligence reporting applications such as Power BI
Understanding of the execution of code to run reports.
A tertiary qualification in data, information technology, commerce, psychology, health science, criminal justice or other relevant discipline.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. 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:
Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
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're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
If you have any queries, please contact Andy Murray on 0428XXXXXX or [email protected]
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, ****** 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.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Thursday 16th April 2026.
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.
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.
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