Victoria Police

Forensic Services Department

Business and Professional Support Services Division

(VPS-6) Business Manager - Ongoing role available

About the role:

The Forensic Services Department (FSD) has over 500 staff made up of Forensic Officers (mostly scientists), Sworn personnel and VPS. FSD provides 100,000+ examinations per year with results including up to 4,500 DNA links and over 10,000 fingerprint links.

The Business & Professional Support Services Division (BPSSD) provides business and corporate operational services and support to employees of Forensic Services. The Business Manager is responsible for driving Forensic Services' strategic business capability and strengthening the development of core business initiatives that provides the workforce with a long‑term, sustainable business operating model. The Division is led by the VPS6 Business Manager and consists of the following multi-disciplinary functions:

-             Recruitment & Establishment

-             Finance, Budget Management and Business Analysis

-             Planning, Risk & Facilities

-             Security Services

-             Health, Safety & Wellbeing

-             Intelligence and IT Management

-             Asset, Contract Management and Procurement

The Business Manager has overall responsibility for each of the above functions, with each area supported by a Group Manager and/or Unit Leader. The role currently has three direct line reports and reports directly to the Executive Director.

The role has the autonomy to think creatively and will be instrumental in finding new, contemporary ways of leading the Division, with the power to help shape Forensic Services' strategic vision.

Duties include:

• Managing a multidisciplinary team and associated services, to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner whilst prioritising health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and the team.
• Demonstrating sound business acumen and provide comprehensive, well‑considered corporate support and advice to the Executive Director, Director of Operations and Senior Leadership Team.
• Supporting the Divisional Heads (FO‑7 Assistant Directors and Superintendent) with their business needs.
• Developing clear, concise and authoritative reports and provide recommendations, options or solutions on highly complex issues.
• Represent Forensic Services with authority, independence and confidence at various external and internal forums.
• Incorporate “best practice” systems and practices for the delivery of services within the Forensic Services Department.

Please refer to the Role Statement for a more detailed description of the role.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Exceptional people management skills with the ability to positively influence, persuade, negotiate and achieve positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Experience in managing workforce change and planning
• Senior management experience and expertise in the development and delivery of a broad range of corporate business associated strategic services functions within a complex environment.
• Proven ability to deliver quality business outcomes in support of the operating environment consistent with the organisation's operating model across a broad range of resource and financial management functions.
• Proven strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated, consistent sound judgement and ethical behaviour.
• Proven effective stakeholder management skills.

The role is prescribed with the requisite VPSG-6 HR and financial delegation responsibilities and is required to independently manage the remit of duties contained in the Position Description and the role statement.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One ongoing, full‑time VPS-6 position available.
• Position location is the Forensic Services Department, 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod Vic 3085, Australia.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only).

Your application must include:

• Short cover letter
• Resume
• Completed application form (Word document) attached to the job advertisement on Careers.vic.gov.au.

Applications close midnight, Monday 8th December 2025

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the Careers.vic.gov.au website.

Applications will not be accepted via email.

For further information on this role please contact: Seona Banfield on (03) 8335 7199 / 0436 672 741 or via email seona.n.banfield@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team via email FORENSIC-RECRUIT-ESTAB-MGR@POLICE.VIC.GOV.AU  

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

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