Central Information Point Officer

About this role

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. 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. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? • • Help improve family violence risk assessments that support victim safety. • Work with skilled people across government in a shared team. • Use your eye for detail to turn sensitive information into clear reports. • Build your skills while doing work that makes a real difference. • Fixed-term, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super. What you will do As central information point officer, you will assess and summarise sensitive information that supports family violence risk assessments. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide accurate information that helps keep victim-survivors safe. You will: • provide accurate summaries from Corrections Victoria data systems to support family violence risk assessment • give clear advice about the quality, accuracy and relevance of information, including checking identities • prepare high-quality reports and analyse available information to support informed decisions • share important information with the team for multidisciplinary discussion • maintain complete records and work within legislation, privacy, information security and safety requirements. About you A relevant tertiary qualification or similar experience is desirable. You should also have experience using the Corrections Victoria E*Justice and PIMS systems and a sound understanding of family violence risk factors. You should also have: • strong knowledge of family violence risk factors and Corrections Victoria data systems • sound judgement to assess information and solve problems using available guidance • good communication skills and the ability to work well with people from different organisations • respect for inclusion, privacy and legislation while keeping accurate records. To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Emma Law at [email protected] . Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy . 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 ser vices to, or are impacted by our work. our work.