Justice Officer Finance

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 keep prison finance services accurate and running on time. • Build strong finance and administration skills in a supportive correctional centre team. • Use your attention to detail to manage payments, records and reporting. • Work in a role that supports safer communities across Victoria. • Ongoing, full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super. What you will do As justice officer finance, you will support finance and administration services at Beechworth Correctional Centre. You will work in a busy environment that values teamwork, accuracy and respect. You will: • provide accurate finance services and maintain records that meet government requirements • process accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, data entry and reporting tasks • prepare invoices and complete finance work within required timeframes • review asset registers and check physical assets for ongoing compliance • provide professional administrative support and prepare routine reports and correspondence. About you You should have strong computer skills and experience using finance systems such as Oracle or similar programs. Experience in accounts payable is important, while asset register experience is desirable. You should also have: • strong computer and finance administration skills • the ability to solve problems and complete work on time • a respectful and team-focused approach with people from diverse backgrounds • clear communication skills and the ability to provide helpful customer service. To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Tracey Stewart 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 services to, or are impacted by our work.