About the role:

The Technical Projects Unit is a centralised and specialist work unit in the Support Services Division of Professional Standards that provides covert support services to Professional Standards and the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Unit for investigations into corruption and/or criminality involving police.

The position requires the availability to work morning and afternoon shifts, 7 days per week, including public holidays, and core duties involve monitoring telecommunication communications intercepted under a warrant. Investigators are the key stakeholders and the position directly reports to a Sergeant of Victoria Police.

Applications are to address points 1, 2, 3 and 8 in the ‘Selection Criteria' section of the Position Description.

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

Your duties will include:

• Monitoring intercepted communications
• Utilising IT systems
• Typing a summary of the communication into an IT system
• Identifying communications of interest
• Regular communication with investigators
• Working within a small team environment
• Occasions where you will be required to work unsupervised
• Shift work which will include weekend and public holidays

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: 

• The ability to work in a small team environment
• The ability to focus and concentrate over long periods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in the use of IT systems

Further Information:

• Two (2) x full-time, ongoing positions available.
• These positions are located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• These positions require shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
• The position is subject to a full high risk probity check
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. 
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria (points 1, 2, 3 & 8) – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 24 May 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Senior Sergeant Val Ciacia on (03) 8335 7397 or 0437 694 262 or via email valerio.ciacia@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 (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

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.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps