Victoria Police

Forensic Services Department

Fingerprint Sciences Group

Fixed term VPS-2 Administration Officer role available until 30/06/2027

About the Unit:

Units within the Fingerprint Sciences Group (FSG) comprise VPS staff, Forensic Officers and Police members undertaking activities associated with the provision of a fingerprint service to the State of Victoria. This includes scene and laboratory-based recovery of fingerprints, comparison of unknown and known fingerprints and management of known fingerprints in accordance with Section 464 of the Victorian Crimes Act 1958. 

About the Role:

This role contributes towards ensuring the quality of fingerprint service delivery by providing support in relation to fingerprint administrative duties and maintenance of 10-print fingerprint records.

As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include:

• Accurate data entry of casework and person details for the purpose of communicating results and recording 10-print fingerprint sets.
• Provide general administrative assistance, respond to customer enquiries, maintain office records and compile reports.
• Update and maintain record systems including the Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) and the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) for management of 10-print fingerprint records.
• Liaise with police informants and other internal and external groups to provide information and assist with workflows.
• Ensure the integrity of fingerprint-related information on the LEAP and NAFIS databases.
• Compile documentation required to provide court statements of fingerprint evidence and attend in a timely manner to correspondence from informants and supervisors regarding court matters.
• Maintain records, filing systems and distribute documentation relevant to fingerprint casework.

Skills & Experience

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in performing a range of administrative support duties including the preparation of reports and correspondence, minute taking and basic research activities.
• Appropriate word processing and computer skills including the ability to develop and maintain appropriate work recording and monitoring systems.
• Proven organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to undertake and complete competing activities within acceptable timeframes. 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior police members, external agencies, and other personnel.  
• Demonstrated ability to function within a team environment and deal appropriately with sensitive and highly confidential information and issues.
• An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
• A proven record of ethical behaviour and a commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Fixed Term VPS-2 Administration Officer position available until 30/06/2027
• Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod, Victoria
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only)
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• 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.

How to apply

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - Application form is attached to the advertisement on Careers.vic.gov.au. website.  You must respond to the questions in the application form and attach same for your submission to be complete.

Applications will not be accepted via email.

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 15^th April 2026.

For further information on this role contact: Tracie Gould on 03 9450 3452 or via  email Tracie.gould@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   

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.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support 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.”

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