About the role:

The successful applicant will be an energetic and adaptable leader with the ability to work effectively within a small, dynamic team environment. Based primarily at Pakenham Police Station, the role is responsible for leading a team of approximately six staff supporting frontline policing operations across the Cardinia Police Service Area, with staff located across both Pakenham Police Station and Emerald Police Station.

Reporting to the Local Area Commander (Inspector), the position works closely with three Senior Sergeants to ensure tasks are delivered effectively, service delivery standards are maintained, and operational priorities are supported across the service area. The role also requires regular engagement with a broad range of stakeholders, including court services, prosecutions, regional headquarters, neighbouring stations, divisions and external agencies, within a large and fast-paced policing environment. 

As part of the role, the selected applicant may be required to perform some of their duties in a secure or restricted environment. 

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

Your duties may include:

You will be working closely across both administration and property portfolios, whilst overseeing and undertaking a broad range of operational and administrative responsibilities.

This includes managing competing priorities whilst also:

• Ensuring the movement and processing of documents within legislative and organisational timeframes,
• Management of position-based email accounts.
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders, and
• Supporting the ongoing supervision and coordination of staff.
  
  

The role also plays a key part in ensuring service delivery requirements are maintained across the service area, while utilising a range of Victoria Police computer systems, databases and programs to support operational outcomes in a fast-paced environment. 

About You:

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead, support and manage a small team within a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Ability to work closely with senior management and stakeholders to support service delivery outcomes across the service area.
• Strength in your interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise and respectful direction and guidance to staff.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills will be highly valued, together with the ability to build positive working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Applicants who are adaptable, resilient and able to work within a fast-paced and evolving operational environment will be well suited to the role.
• Experience working across a range of administrative systems, managing competing priorities and contributing positively to team outcomes would also be beneficial. 

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Pakenham Police Station, 780 Princes Hwy, Pakenham, VIC 3810.
• However, the successful applicant may be required to work at any location within Southern Metro Region, Division Three.
• 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.
• 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:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Monday 8 June 2026.

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

For further information, please contact: Senior Sergeant Shaun Tolliday on (03) 9767 1196 or shaun.tolliday@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 8082.

About Us:

Victoria Police have 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