Job Overview

About the role:

Victoria Police is currently advertising one (1) Administrative/Property Officer position within Southern Metro Region (SMR), Division Three. Covering the largest population within SMR this is one of the most ethnically diverse divisions within Victoria. This role is working within the Cardinia Police Service Area (PSA) located at the Pakenham Police Station. We are seeking an energetic, motivated, and self-driven applicant to undertake day-to-day administrative/property management duties as part of a driven team, servicing five police stations under Cardinia PSA. The position will require you to provide support to internal staff and management as well as interacting with internal and external stakeholders relevant to Victoria Police.

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

Your duties will include:

• Attend enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, provide initial information and advice as required.
• Receive, record, and distribute mail and correspondence as required.
• Be actively involved in providing daily administrative/property support within a busy police complex.
• Provide general office support tasks including the operation and maintenance of office equipment.
• Undertake the preparation, maintenance, and management of various confidential records and registers which can be manual and electronic.

About You:

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

• Experience in working with computers and systems to perform a range of administrative tasks including, records management, data entry and word processing tasks.
• Must have the ability to accurately maintain systematic and administrative records.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work successfully within a team environment and ability to work independently.
• Prioritisation skills and ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Be adaptable to change.
• Demonstrate integrity particularly in relation to handling confidential material.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• This position is located at Pakenham Police Station, 780 Princes Highway, Pakenham. However, you may be expected to work out of any location within Southern Division Three, as required.
• 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, 25^th March 2025.

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). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: VPS3 Nicola Turner on (03) 8903 5317 or nicola.turner@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 8082.

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