About the role:

The Assistant Manager oversees a large team, the Central Data Entry Bureau which is responsible for the data entry of all offender information in the Victoria Police database, triaging of electronic data from Courts Victoria in relation to bail and intervention order data, releasing of criminal histories to interstate and international law enforcement and a central contact point for the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme.

Offering all the benefits of the public service plus more, including comprehensive wellbeing support and access to free counselling, generous leave entitlements, 17.5% annual leave loading, an array of social clubs and networks, exposure to different police units and commands and professional development opportunities.  Located at the Victoria Police Centre you will have the convenience and vibrancy of the city and Southern Cross Station on the doorstep.  Working in the new Victoria Police Centre you will also have full access to amazing facilities such as multiple gyms, end of trip facilities, all gender facilities, secure bicycle parking, internal café and social spaces, library, parents and carer facilities, chill out spaces, outdoor terraces and much more.

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

Your duties will include:

• Leading, managing and developing the team.
• Identifying and managing high volume workloads, emerging issues and risks.
• External and internal stakeholder management.
• Supporting the Department's objectives.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Experience in leading, managing and developing staff in a team environment.
• The ability to provide quality assurance and risk management across all aspects of the unit.
• Experience in the development of policies, processes and systems to meet service level requirements.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy and provide specialist advice to staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and constructively manage stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes for the stakeholder and the Department.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• 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.

Your application must include:

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

Applications close midnight, Sunday 1 October 2023.

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

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE). 

For further information, please contact: Sze Lim on (03) 8335 7571 or Sze.lim@police.vic.gov.au  

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, 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. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

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