System Administrator jobs

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?

• Keep vital people systems running smoothly across Victoria's justice system.
• Use your technical skills to solve problems and improve systems.
• Enjoy a varied role with hands-on system work and real impact.
• Help staff access the tools and information they need every day.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 to $114,476 per year, plus super.

About us

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.

The Corporate Strategy and Delivery group delivers essential corporate and enabling services and specialist support, allowing the department to operate efficiently and effectively.

Enterprise Technology Services is an internal technology group within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, responsible for planning, delivering, and maintaining the technology systems and services that support the department's day-to-day operations

What you will do

As system administrator, you will manage and improve key people systems. You will help keep these systems reliable, accurate and easy to use.

You will:

• manage system changes to improve how applications work and protect data
• work with system users and suppliers to find needs and plan improvements
• keep clear records of system settings, changes and work steps
• plan and run user testing after system updates and new features
• check data, prepare reports and find ways to improve system quality.

About you

A relevant tertiary qualification is desired but not essential. You should have hands-on experience with the Chris21 system.

You should also have:

• strong technical skills to support large systems and solve complex problems
• knowledge of system testing and the steps needed for new software releases
• the ability to adapt to change, manage tasks and solve problems
• a team-focused approach and the ability to explain technical issues clearly.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Lucy Day at lucy.day@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 safety 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 thei r 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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