About this role

Evidence Management and Logistics Officer

• Great opportunity to join Tobacco Licensing Victoria on a fixed-term basis in Melbourne.
• Conduct transport and evidence related activities at the direction of the Team Leader, ensuring the handling, transport and management of evidence is of a high quality, complies with relevant legislation and supports investigations.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across all levels to ensure ongoing co-operation and information sharing to achieve TLV objectives

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. Located in the Justice Services and Regulation (JSR) group, Tobacco Licensing Victoria has been established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and business licensing scheme.

Following the passage of the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Act (Act) in November 2024, Victoria now has a tobacco business licensing scheme and regulator to strengthen tobacco regulation.

The Evidence Management and Logistics Officer will support in the field evidence collection. They will report to the Team Leader, Inspection Coordination, Logistics and Evidence Management and ensure that all activities adhere to internal procedures and legislative requirements. This will also include regular quality control audits.

The role requires the flexibility to work afternoon, evening and weekend shifts and may require overnight travel to regional Victoria.

 The Opportunity

• 12 months fixed term, full-time position based in Melbourne.
• VPS Grade 3 role: $81,496 - $98,955 per year plus superannuation.
• Conduct transport and evidence related activities at the direction of the Team Leader, ensuring the handling and management of evidence is of a high quality, complies with relevant legislation and supports investigation.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across all levels to ensure ongoing co-operation and information sharing to achieve TLV objectives.
• Prepare technical reports, briefs, statements and other correspondence on highly complex issues providing material evidence and options for decision making within TLV. 
• Assist in the planning and collection of evidence, in consultation with the Team Leader, ensuring that adequate resources are in place to support operational activities.
• Ensure all transport, handling and management of information and items complies with relevant legislation.
• Contribute to the identification, management and escalation of risks.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement, emerging issues and develop appropriate responses to these matters in consultation with the Team Leader.
• Ensure one's own health and safety and that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
• Other duties as directed by TLV.

 To be successful in this role you will have: 

• High level communication and analytical skills
• Experience in managing complex policy issues
• Demonstrated awareness of government policies and programs across a range of areas

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

 What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

• Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
• A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
• Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
• Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

If you have any queries, please contact Mark Gstalter on Mark.Gstalter@justice.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, 23 June 2026

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.