About the role:
This role is critical to the leadership and integrity of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and is part of a small team of collectors responsible for the drug and alcohol testing of Victoria Police employees. The Drug and Alcohol Testing Unit (DATU) is led by an Inspector, and each team has a team leader. The unit is responsible for supporting Victoria Police's commitment to provide a safe workplace. DATU aims to ensure all employees are healthy, fit, ready and capable to perform their duties and to deliver an ethical and professional service to the organisation and the community.
DATU is responsible for:
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managing the overall drug and alcohol testing program on behalf of the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police.
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arranging the collection and testing of samples by collectors and service providers.
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managing relevant contracts with and acting as the contact point for collectors and service providers as required.
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maintaining records of all tests conducted tests.
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receiving, recording and communicating test results.
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overseeing the process for assessing and managing test results.
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assisting the Senior Police Medical Officer with disputed positive test results.
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Improving drug and alcohol testing legislation, policies and procedures within DATU
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providing high-level advice on drug and alcohol testing legislation, policies and procedures.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Leading, coordinating and managing a small team of collectors to deliver the drug and alcohol testing program.
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Manage, coach and mentor individual team members to ensure performance objectives are met.
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Work cooperatively to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
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Demonstrate, lead and provide safe work practices for your own, as well as others health, safety and wellbeing.
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Provide guidance and informed advice to prevent the inappropriate dissemination of sensitive and confidential information in line with legislation and policy.
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Model's standards of behaviour and adapts communication style to challenge inappropriate attitudes, language and behaviours.
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Leading, coordinating and conducting varying drug and alcohol testing regimes in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures within Victoria Police
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Experience or good understanding in on-site drug & alcohol testing.
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Experience in leading small teams.
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Ability to identify causes of low morale or conflict and deal with issues effectively and fairly by treating people with respect, courtesy and dignity.
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Capability to remain calm and maintain composure in difficult situations to resolve incidents.
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Capacity to take responsibility for own decisions and actions, acknowledges mistakes and learns from the experience.
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Aptitude to drive performance, show initiative and be proactive to ensure business priorities, deadlines and service delivery is met.
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Be self-motivated and motivate others
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Ability to work unsupervised and at times alone
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Good report writing skills
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Good problem-solving techniques
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Ability to learn, comprehend, implement and communicate process, policy and legislation of DATU to others
Further Information:
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One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
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This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
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This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
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In accordance with the provisions of the Victoria Police Act, this unit is a Designated Workplace for the purposes of Drug and Alcohol testing. On direction, all employees in this unit must participate in designated work unit testing and targeted testing.
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The position requires the successful applicant to work a rotating roster, including shift work, some public holidays and weekends.
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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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Response to the Key Selection Criteria – found i n the position description attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Monday 22nd June 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact:
Inspector Kylie Holloway on
(03) 8335 6155 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 Victor ia Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
