Senior Registry Officer

About this role

• Utilise your Administrative expertise to provide support and advice to the Justice Services branch
• An Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 3: $74,580 - $90,558 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:The Adult Parole Board (the Board) is an independent statutory authority, established under the Corrections Act 1986. The Board provides a framework that enables offenders to undertake a step-by-step re-entry into the community. When deciding whether to release an offender on parole, the Board considers the interests of the community, the rights of the victim, the intentions of the sentencing authority and the needs of the offender. In all its decision-making, the Board's paramount consideration is community safety.About the Role:The Senior Registry Officer plays a vital role in administration.Some of your duties will include:

• Assessing Corrections Victoria reports and other information received by the Board to ensure they are processed efficiently and with appropriate priority and are scheduled for consideration by an appropriate division of the Board
• Ensuring that all necessary relevant information about matters to be considered by the Board has been obtained and is filed correctly to enable informed decision-making by the Board
• Assisting the Registry Manager and Registry Coordinator to manage validation, assessment and quality assurance processes for electronic documents and files, including by reviewing files and recording and correcting errors.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About You:As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills that will enable effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to operate departmental computer systems for word processing, internet and intranet browsing, Outlook email and calendar, PRISM, KOFAX and E*Justice
• The ability to lead, supervise and provide support to a team that will assist in promoting a team work environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred, but not mandatory.

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. Dependant 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.In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.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.The Adult Parole Board (the Board) is an independent statutory authority, established under the Corrections Act 1986. The Board provides a framework that enables offenders to undertake a step-by step re-entry into the community. When deciding whether to release an offender on parole, the Board considers the interests of the community, the rights of the victim, the intentions of the sentencing authority and the needs of the offender. In all its decision-making, the Board's paramount consideration is community safety.