Team Leader - Records and Property (Melbourne)

Occupation: Prison and corrective services Reference: VG/10208MAY2026 Role Summary
- Lead a busy team that keeps prison records and property running smoothly.
- Help support safe prison operations at a major women's correctional centre.
- Use your leadership skills to guide staff through complex daily work.
- Build strong operational knowledge in a unique and fast‑paced environment.
- Ongoing, full‑time role earning $81,496 – $98,955 per year, plus super. Responsibilities As team leader – records and property, you will supervise records and property services at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre. You will help ensure prisoner records and property processes meet legal and policy requirements.
- Supervise the delivery of accurate prisoner records and release documentation.
- Manage the handling, transfer and storage of prisoner property across the prison.
- Plan and prioritise workloads to support efficient daily operations.
- Complete regular audits and reviews to maintain compliance and improve processes.
- Provide clear advice to staff, courts, police and other government agencies. Qualifications You should have strong computer skills and experience using systems such as PTOS, E‑Justice and PIMS. Previous records experience is highly regarded. Property experience is not required, as training will be provided.
- Good understanding of legislation, policies and operational procedures.
- Experience leading staff in a correctional or similar environment.
- Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
- Ability to support an inclusive and respectful workplace. Child Safe Statement 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 workplace for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to or are impacted by our work. EEO Statement Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Deadline Applications close Thursday 11 June 2026 at 11.59pm. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rp44e