Projects Officer

About the role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Projects Officer for the System Performance Branch within the System Performance Branch of Custodial Operations at Corrections Victoria. The role supports the branch with varied, day-to-day work that may involve considering operational issues, identifying solutions, entering and analysing data, preparing written material and responding to information requests. It is an ongoing, full-time position based in Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in convening and coordinating statewide prison manager meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, arranging catering and room setup, managing Teams and presentations, and arranging accommodation.
• Manage all human resources paperwork for the branch.
• Carry out consultation and liaison to gather information, statistics and views on identified issues, and provide analysis, reports and recommendations to senior staff.
• Undertake data entry and analysis, prepare written material and respond to requests for information.

Required profile

• Ability to analyse and interpret data and provide analytical reports and advice.
• Knowledge and understanding of Corrections Victoria's prison operations and practices.
• No mandatory qualifications; a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CV systems including PIMS, E*Justice and Centurion.
• Experience with TRIM and EBC is highly desirable.

Applications close 18 November 2026 and must include a resume and covering letter. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks such as reference checks, criminal history checks and Working with Children checks.