About the role:

As the successful applicant, your primary role will be as an Administrative/Property Officer within Southern Metro Division Three (Cardinia, Greater Dandenong and Casey Police Service Areas)

providing administrative support to various police complexes. Initial duties will be as the Personal Assistant to the Divisional Superintendent, based out of the Dandenong Police Station.

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

Your duties will include:

• Preparation of agendas and complete minute taking for internal and external meetings.
• Perform a variety of computerised tasks.
• The recording of daily correspondence, both internal and external.
• Attending enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, provide initial information and advice as required.
• Receiving, recording and distributing mail and correspondence as required.
• Preparing routine correspondence on a range of administrative matters and attend to follow-up procedures as required.
• Providing general office support tasks including the operation and maintenance of office equipment.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• 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.
• Adaptability to change.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• The position will be required to travel to all Police Complexes located within Southern Metro Division Three, which includes but not limited to:
  • Dandenong Police Complex.
  • Springvale Police Complex.
  • Endeavour Hills Police Complex.
  • Cranbourne Police Complex.
  • Narre Warren Police Complex.
  • Pakenham Police Complex.
  • Emerald Police Complex.
  • Bunyip Police Complex.
  • Koo Wee Rup Police Complex.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Centre.
• Initial duties for this position will be at Dandenong Police Complex located at 50 Langhorne St, Dandenong, VIC, 3175.
• 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.
• In accordance with the Acting Chief Health Officer's Direction – COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, you are required to be fully vaccinated (this includes a booster vaccination) and your employment with Victoria Police is subject to proof of vaccination.

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, Tuesday 28^th March 2023.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website or Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). 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: VPSG-3 Jodie Phelps on (03) 8903 5340 or jodie.phelps@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 8081.

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