Senior Administration Team Leader

Victoria Police; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police is seeking a Team Leader within the Road Policing Enforcement Division to oversee day-to-day operations and administrative activities in RPED. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating training, and ensuring compliance with legislative and local procedures while maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

The successful candidate will have leadership experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interpret complex policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership capacity (coaching and developing staff).
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation/policy.
• High level problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with flexibility to achieve goals.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, supervise and manage administration and personnel functions of the Unit, providing motivation, mentoring and training coordination.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for efficient business practices.
• Direct and manage the flow of active files to ensure timely processing and compliance with procedures.
• Undertake a range of administrative, auditing, financial and purchasing tasks including briefs and reports for Senior Management.

Skills

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Client/stakeholder satisfaction

Computer skills

Job description

About the role

The Road Policing Enforcement Division (RPED) maintains traffic camera availability at a sufficient level to dramatically increase the likelihood of speed and red-light offence detection, creating a real deterrent to dangerous road behaviour and establishing a base for long term modification in driver behaviour and attitude thus reducing the number and severity of road traffic collisions.

Consisting of both VPS and Sworn staff members; RPED issues all Road Safety Camera Infringements, which involves strong engagement with road safety partners and contracted service providers that maintain the traffic camera network. Functions within RPED also include review of all infringements, nomination of infringements, brief preparation/prosecution assistance, mobile camera roster management, infringment evidence validation, tolling infringements/prosecutions, high risk driver investigations, and infringement management for all of Victoria Police.

As the successful applicant you will join the team bringing with you appropriate administrative, team management and customer service experience. The Team Leader position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and administration of their portfolio within RPED including supervisory duties of the team.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include

• Monitor, supervise and undertake the administration and/or personnel functions of the Unit, providing motivation, mentoring, performance management and coordination of training activities to team members, as appropriate;
• Establish and maintain a strong effective working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient business practices;
• Direct and manage the flow of active files to ensure the timely and efficient processing and completion of tasks in accordance with legislative and local procedural requirements;
• Undertake a range of administrative, auditing, financial and purchasing transactional activities including the preparation of briefs and reports for Senior Management and other stakeholders.

About You

• Experience in a leadership capacity, such as coaching and developing staff;
• Demonstrated skills in interpreting and applying complex legislation/policy;
• High level problem solving skills;
• Proven ability to work in a team environment through flexibility and achieving common goals;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, both verbally and written;
• Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction;
• Strong computer skills.

Further Information

• One (1) x full-time, 3 Year Fixed Term position available.
• These positions are located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands, however you may be required to work at any other location within Victoria Police as required.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake 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

• Cover Letter
• 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, Sunday 15 November 2026.

Please Note

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

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 **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6***.

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.”