About the roles:
These roles are situated within the Road Policing Drug & Alcohol Section of Victoria Police, to provide support to the impaired driving enforcement programs. The positions are located at the Police Complex at 20 Dawson Street Brunswick and work hours are generally 7am – 3.06pm weekdays.
We are currently seeking twocapable Senior Administration Assistant's to join our team and provide administrative support. These roles are critical to ensuring effective day to day Road Safety Act forensic sample and record management administration in support of operational policing activities. These positions will report directly to an Administration Manager, and subsequently to the Senior Sergeant in Charge of the Evidence Management and the Branch Manager at the Road Policing Drug & Alcohol Section.
An induction program and full training of the role and position requirements will assist the successful applicants to confidently carry out their position duties.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements. It should be noted that this role works in evidence management and has on site only work which means that opportunities to work off site can be very limited. This role also requires constant movement between processing rooms, office spaces and storage facilities, some of which are offsite, with manual handling required to receive and distribute stock. You may be required to stand for periods of time to complete certain tasks.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Using appropriate administrative IT applications and databases to undertake forensic sample processing and case management duties;
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Maintaining chain of custody records and other relevant evidence relating to the movement and recording of Road Safety Act forensic samples;
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Undertaking administrative tasks and functions to create reports for management teams;
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Undertaking regular forensic sample couriering duties requiring use of a car;
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Attending court on behalf of Victoria Police when required to give continuity evidence in relation to the processing and record management of Road Safety Act forensic samples;
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Providing support to projects relating to impaired driving enforcement or the workplace.
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Unpacking and packing testing kits and consumables
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Counting large volumes of stock and maintaining routine and accurate auditing processes
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Engaging safe OH&S practices to mo ve stock between storage areas
About You:
- Demonstrated administration and reporting experience and capability, including the ability to achieve objectives within tight timeframes, and actively engage stakeholders;
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Experience in using IT applications and databases such as the Microsoft Office suite;
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Ability to maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, discuss and negotiate the resolution of administrative issues, and contribute and cooperate to achieve positive workplace outcomes;
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Ability to work by direction as well as autonomously on your own initiative and be self-motivated and driven;
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Ability to effectively and resourcefully operate in a dynamic and diverse working environment;
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Willingness to be part of a hard-working team to support the impaired driving program in Victoria.
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Hold a current Victorian Drivers licence.
Further Information:
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One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
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One (1) x part-time, ongoing position available (0.8 FTE).
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Your usual place of work will be within Road Policing Drug & Alcohol Section, at the Police Complex at 20 Dawson Street, Brunswick. This is part of the Road Policing Operations & Investigations Division, Road Policing, however you may be required to work at any other locations within the broader work unit as required.
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Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
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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:
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Resume
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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, Thursday 20 August 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:
Courtney Magann on
(03) 8533 0985 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
