About the role:

The Regulatory Services Department is responsible for the regulation and compliance in the firearm, private security, and weapons industries and provides criminal history checks and fingerprinting services to the broader community, as well as crime and accident records reports for insurance purposes.

The Department is currently undertaking several projects of state and national significance, including Firearms Legislation reform and the National firearms buy back scheme, the National Firearms Register, Digital License Reform, and Private Security Legislative reform.

This position reports to the Unit Manager, Policy and Governance Unit in the Regulatory Services Department, Victoria Police.

This position is responsible for providing support to the Regulatory Services Department by providing clear guidance regarding new or amended legislation as well as working with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy proposals and legislative reform, government reporting obligations and responding to enquiries relating to policy or legislative frameworks.

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

Your duties will include:

• Assess, research and provide advice to senior management on proposed policy and legislative changes or government initiatives affecting the firearm, private security and weapons industries and national police checking service
• Implementation of changes to legislation, policy and procedures
• Ensuring processes and procedures comply with relevant legislation and associated policy
• Preparing briefings and reports for Senior Management on a range of issues
• Additional tasks as required

About You:

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

• Ability to understand, interpret and apply legislative frameworks.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate in a team environment effectively and flexibly.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to prepare briefings to senior management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• 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. OR 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, 22 February 2026.

• Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
• For further information, please contact: Kate Bright on (03) 8335 7512 or kathryn.x.bright@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