About the role:
Victoria Police is looking for people who want to make a difference, people who take pride in their work, people who get things done and help deliver a safer Victoria.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we service. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.
Victoria Police aims to deliver a safer Victoria, where everyone is safe and feels safe. Our priorities are to build trust and confidence, reduce crime and harm and enable our people.
The corporate services portfolio supports and enables the delivery of policing services through its People, Digital and Infrastructure, Financial, Legal and Corporate Strategy and Planning services. The portfolio supports operational policing through the delivery of essential corporate services and leads continuous improvements and oversight of enabling and corporate functions. Four executive advisor positions are vacant each supporting a Director leading the following teams within the Corporate Services portfolio:
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Governance provides expertise on corporate governance improvement, corporate secretariat services to Tier 1 Committees, manages Freedom of information (FOI) obligations, oversees statutory, performance and compliance reporting and manages the organizational risk and assurance function including internal audit.
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Logistics Operations, Equipment, Fleet and Facilities provides a range of support services that are essential to operational policing including storage of impounded vehicles, uniform and equipment supply chains, incident support, management of seized property, fleet vehicles, and police facilities.
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Strategic Finance shapes and plans for long term financial direction of Victoria Police by ensuring the financial strategy is aligned with organisational priorities, multi-year financial planning, sustainability and engaging with key government stakeholders.
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Operational Finance is responsible for day to day financial operations that support Victoria Police to keep the community safe, including accurate and timely transactions, managing payroll for around 22,000 staff and overseeing procurement of goods and services.
The Executive Advisor provides high-level, trusted advice and support to senior leaders within Victoria Police. Working closely with the Director and leadership team, the role supports strategic priorities, manages complex and sensitive matters, and contributes to informed decision making,
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Coordinate workflow of the Director's office to determine priorities and ensure high quality products and services are delivered in a timely manner
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Provide considered and high-level advice and support to the Director on complex and sensitive matters
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Provide high quality briefings, reports, correspondence and presentations, often to short timeframes
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior stakeholders across Victoria Police and external organisations.
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Monitoring emerging issues, risk and opportunities, and escalating matter where appropriate.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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A sound understanding of public administration and corporate processes preferably including either financial, governance, or facilities, equipment logistics and fleet and related practices is highly desirable.
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Demonstrated experience providing high-level written and verbal advice to senior leaders in a complex environment.
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Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
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Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate, influence and achieve positive outcomes, and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with diverse and sometimes competing interests.
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Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure in a sensitive and dynamic environment and culture that values feedback, continuous improvement and shared accountability.
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Advanced conceptual and analytical skills, including an ability to structure and analyse problems, develop innovative solutions, and clearly communicates advice to decision-makers. This include excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop reports, briefings and submissions that are concise and engaging.
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Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.
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A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable.
Further Information:
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Four (4) x full-time, ongoing positions available.
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This positions are located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
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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.
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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, Tuesday 16th 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:
Jo Hoffman on
(03) 8531 0508 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
