About the role:

As a Central Information Point (CIP) Officer, you will be part of a close-knit cross agency team collocated at Family Safety Victoria. As one of the key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence, the CIP undertakes important and meaningful work that contributes to promoting the safety of families in Victoria.

Set within a supportive, collaborative environment, on the job and workplace training will be provided in relation to family violence as well as information management and systems training.

The CIP responds to Family Violence requests for information primarily from the Orange Door about a perpetrator or alleged perpetrator by consolidating information from four agencies, Victoria Police, Court Services Victoria, Corrections Victoria and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. This critical information is collated into a detailed report for frontline workers to assist in the assessment and management of risk to vulnerable children and families.

With consistent and measured workflow, your role within the CIP will predominantly consist of identifying and extracting risk relevant information from Victoria Police databases.

Work-place flexibility is a priority with flexible working arrangements including a work from home/work from office split. This unit operates during regular 9 - 5 business hours and there are no shift work, weekend, or public holiday requirements. There are occasional opportunities to work overtime, if desired.

Offering all the benefits of the public service plus more including comprehensive wellbeing support and access to free counselling, generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading. Located in a modern office space in the heart of Melbourne's CBD you will have the convenience and vibrancy of the city with access to several facilities. Located just a short walk from city loop trains and trams, access to secure bike storage, as well as discounted parking available via Wilson Parking.

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

Your duties will include:

• Assess and provide advice on data held within Victoria Police systems, summarising information to support risk assessment and management of family violence conducted by the Orange Door
• Interpreting and operating within legislation relevant to the Information Sharing Schemes
• Provide advice on the quality, accuracy, and relevance of data, including identity of perpetrators held within Victoria Police databases and escalating complex data quality issues
• Writing professional and articulate information releases on behalf of Victoria Police

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and have a well-developed ability to understand and apply legislation to support an operational environment
• Well-developed problem solving, conceptual and analytical ability, including the ability to identify and report on risk within the context of family violence
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently and autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to search, filter and extract select information from databases or various data sources
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy in a diverse, inclusive workplace

Requirements and relevant information:

• Multiple fixed term positions available for immediate start until 30 June 2026.
• This position is located within the Melbourne CBD.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role along with any key skills or attributes you would like to highlight – 1 page only.

Applications close midnight, Monday 6 October 2025.

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

For further information, please contact: Angela Dillon via email Angela.Dillon@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