About the role:

The Victorian Sex Offenders Register was established by legislation in 2004.  The register requires registered sex offenders to keep police advised of their whereabouts and other personal details and information, for the period of their registration. The legislation is aimed at reducing re-offending, facilitating the investigation of offences and preventing registered sex offenders working in child related employment.

The team leader within the Sex Offenders Registry is responsible for receiving, allocating, monitoring and reviewing registration and reporting tasks made by registrable offenders in Victoria. The team leader assists in maintaining relevant databases and the coordination of the disclosure of permitted information from the Sex Offenders Register.

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

Your duties will include:

• Supervise compliance officer staff within the registry ensuring service delivery and standards are met
• Create, maintain and ensure accurate recording of new and currently registered adult sex offenders' data and information on relevant internal and external databases
• Prepare high quality written reports and briefing papers which interpret data or intelligence, and provide results and recommendations through a continuous improvement lens 
• Ensure processes and procedures are compliant with relevant regulations, policies and procedures and confidently provide advice or recommendations for remedial action when required
• Validate offender files and information via interrogation of information and data, to proactively identify breaches of the act or risk
• Actively engage with regional investigators to ensure breaches of the act or offender risk are addressed, to ensure consistency of data and completion of all relevant documentation / reporting
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with the team and stakeholders from across the work unit, division, police and work units from across the state to gather information and intelligence to ensure best practice, whilst meeting relevant legislative and policy requirements

About You:

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

• A proven ability to work within a collaborative team environment including experience in supervising staff and activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proven ability to successfully allocate workloads, maintaining awareness of changing and static priorities
• A demonstrated ability to apply policy to processes, tasks and resources required to achieve personal, team and work unit objectives
• Experience in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive material and information
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical skills with experience in identifying and effectively communicating themes and issues
• Experience or knowledge of the Sex Offenders Registration Act 2004 and associated regulations is highly desirable.

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.
• 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 6^th October 2025.

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

For further information, please contact: Detective Inspector Carla McIntyre on (03) 9906 0788 or carla.mcintyre@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