Role
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The Property Officer is responsible for the compliant and lawful delivery of prisoner property services. This role will involve processing of property, safe storage and accurate record keeping through our local platforms such as; PIMS and EJustice.
Some of your duties will include:
1. Maintaining the daily operations of the Prisoner Property / Clothing store including data input into PIMS and Ejustice while identifying prisoner property held in stores and cell
2. Update records as required on acquisition / disposal / transfer of property while ensuring the safe and secure storage of all prisoner property including prisoner valuables
3. Make recommendations pertaining to prisoner property and clothing issues.
The role will require the incumbent to liaise with prisoners directly and will involve some bending and lifting.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
4. Clerical experience is highly advantageous (preferably in Stores) and an ability to develop and maintain records and systems relating to these administrative functions
5. Ability to undertake inquiries and stocktakes, maintain inventories, prepare reports, correspondence and statistical returns
6. The ability to co-operate and work well with others in pursuit of team goals while sharing information and acknowledging others' efforts, making sure to step in to help others where required.
Qualifications/Requirements
7. No Formal Qualifications required.
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.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:
8. For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
9. For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
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.