About This Role
* Utilise your administrative expertise to provide support and advice to Corrections Victoria
* An ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
* VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 plus superannuation
About The Business Unit
Contracts and Infrastructure are responsible for contract management, commercial oversight and advisory services, as well as the effective management and maintenance of all Corrections and Justice Services' prison and related infrastructure. This includes:
* The management and oversight of major contracts including those for private prisons
* Representing the Corrections and Justice Services' interests on infrastructure and construction projects to ensure the best possible outcome for stakeholders and commercial partners
* The development and implementation of all required systems, processes and policies to sustain this diverse asset portfolio
About The Role
The Contract Support Officer in the Contracts and Infrastructure Branch is responsible for monitoring and processing of payments against all of CV's contracted services.
Some Of Your Duties Will Include
* Raising purchase orders and process invoices in accordance with Department of Justice and Community Safety and Corrections Victoria financial policies
* Maintaining data in the department's Contract Management System, Zycus and ensure records are kept current and accurate
* Undertaking investigative and compliance activities including detailed analysis and payment reconciliations to ensure contractual and financial data is accurate and compliant with departmental procurement and financial management policies
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
* Demonstrated experience utilising financial systems and applications (including Oracle) to process invoices, raise purchase orders, and prepare reports to support effective contract management
* Demonstrated practical experience working within a strict records management environment, ideally within a government department or a comparable authorising environment
Qualifications/Requirements
* There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however qualifications in contract administration, procurement and/or Correctional experience would be desirable
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.
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.
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