About the role:
Victoria Police Recruiting Services Branch are responsible for the ongoing recruitment of Sworn Police and Protective Services Officers into Victoria Police. As the successful applicant you will assist in receiving, processing and assessing applications for employment with Victoria Police by applying policies and standards in accordance with approved and established recruitment policies and procedures.
Recruiting Services Branch is looking for an enthusiastic HR Consultant with a history of providing excellent customer service, an understanding of candidate care and strong communication skills to join the expanding team. This is no regular recruitment opportunity, as you will become a part of the recruitment process focused on screening and selecting the new generation of Police Officers, Protective Services Officers and Protective Custody Officers for Victoria Police.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Day-to-day administrative tasks as required.
- Reviewing and assessing applications.
- Vetting of documents and databases.
- Drafting reports with recommendations.
- Managing applicant enquires via phone and email and providing accurate advice on recruitment.
- Confidentially maintaining systems and databases in accordance with policy.
- Research and vetting into applicant suitability.
- Analysing information and probing for facts.
- Writing triage reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders' consideration.
- Facilitating police, PSO and PCO panel interviews and making recommendations on suitability for employment.
- Liaising with stakeholders.
- Providing advice on selection processes.
- Assisting with recruitment and attraction events where required.
- Attending assessment days.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated recruitment experience with the ability to effectively perform and coordinate administrative and customer service tasks.
- Proven ability to respond flexibly to client needs, providing advice and solutions in a polite and considerable manner.
- A fitness qualification would be desirable, however is not mandatory.
- An understanding of Victoria Police Intelligence assessment tools is beneficial but not mandatory.
- The ability to understand and apply policies and procedures.
- Well-developed data entry skills with experience in the maintenance of comprehensive records (manual and computerised) and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team and independently.
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills and a high-level attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience with managing an end-to-end recruitment function.
- Ability to draw inferences from various sources to make a recommendation.
- Proven track record in interpreting and applying knowledge of recruitment legislation and policies.
Further Information:
- 1 x ongoing position available.
- VPSG-3.1 range $81,496 - $90,227+ superannuation + leave loading
- 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, Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: Vicki Stratos on (03) 8335 7984 or [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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
