Business Support Officer, Youth Justice (Parkville)

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is recruiting a Business Support Officer for an ongoing, full-time position at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct. The role provides confidential, personal and administrative support to the Director of Operations and supports the day-to-day functions of the Senior Operations Team within Youth Justice Custodial Services.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Director of Operations and Senior Managers with executive, confidential, administrative and operational support functions.
• Maintain office processes, corporate information systems, templates, tools and administrative processes to support records management, workflow coordination and financial administration.
• Keep a high level of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive matters, operational issues and stakeholder communications.

Required profile

• Experience providing confidential, personal and administrative support to a senior manager or executive.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to understand the needs of stakeholders, clients and staff.
• A current driver's licence, as travel across locations is required.
• Current employee status and a Working with Children Check (WWCC) card, held throughout employment.
• Understanding of DJCS policies and procedures and government work experience are desirable.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office suite and common applications, with the ability to help less proficient colleagues.

What we offer

• Ongoing full-time position in the Victorian Public Service (VPS3), with salary of $81,496 - $98,955 per year plus superannuation.
• Job stability, salary sacrificing options and transparent performance framework.
• Generous leave entitlements including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Applications close 15 November 2026 and include a resume and covering letter; pre-employment checks such as police checks may be required.