Business and Project Coordinator

Help deliver redress schemes that support people affected by past harm.

Keep important records, payments and projects running smoothly every day.

Work in a caring team where your work has a real impact.

Build skills across project support, finance and business operations.

Fixed-term, full-time role until 31st December 2026, earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As business & project coordinator, you will support the daily delivery of important redress schemes.

You will help the team provide timely, accurate and confidential services for participants.

You will:

provide high-quality project and administrative support across the strategy and operations (redress) team

maintain accurate records, reports, correspondence and information in line with department standards

process timely finance tasks, including counselling, restorative engagement activities and redress payments

coordinate meetings, provide secretariat support and follow up agreed actions when needed

support the review and improvement of policies, procedures and manuals while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional integrity.

About you

A qualification or relevant experience in human services, victim support, case management, restorative justice or similar government work is desirable. You will also be comfortable working with sensitive and sometimes distressing material with care and respect.

You should also have:

proven experience providing administration support in a complex work environment

strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations or databases, and experience with Oracle or a similar finance system

the ability to plan work, solve problems and improve processes with careful attention to detail

empathy, cultural awareness, flexibility and the ability to build positive working relationships.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Krystal Candzoukovski at Krystal.Candzoukovski@justice.vic.gov.au.

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.