Senior Information Officer

Victoria Police - Public Service Positions; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellbeing support

Free counselling

Generous leave entitlements

Leave loading 17.5%

Social clubs and networks

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Victoria Police - Public Service Positions in Melbourne seeks a Senior Information Officer to manage the preparation and updating of criminal history information across corporate databases. The role leads a team within the Police Enquiry Service unit, ensuring accuracy, adherence to guidelines, and robust information integrity for LEAP and other databases.

The unit offers on-the-job training, a collaborative culture, and access to public-service benefits including wellbeing support, counselling,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant policies, legislation and procedures.
• Experience in leading, managing and developing staff in a team environment.
• Well-developed analytical skills including the ability to interrogate data and produce reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual improvement and achieving quality outcomes.

Responsabilités

• Undertaking and supervising the preparation, checking and updating of criminal history information onto corporate databases.
• Leading, supervising and assessing the performance of team members.
• Providing timely and accurate advice.
• Monitoring and addressing quality control and staff performance issues.

Connaissances

Policy interpretation

People leadership

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Description du poste

Victoria Police - Public Service Positions – Melbourne VIC

2d ago , from Victoria Police - Public Service Positions

The Senior Information Officer is located in the in the Police Enquiry Service unit, which is responsible for updating and releasing of highly sensitive information in a very busy environment. Every enquiry or taskisperformed in accordance with strict guidelines, and the area plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of information recorded on Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) and otherforce databases.

Offering all the benefits of the public service plus more including comprehensive wellbeing support and access to free counselling, generous leave entitlements, 17.5% annual leave loading, an array of social clubs and networks, exposure to different police units and commands and professional development opportunities.Located at the Victoria Police Centre you will have the convenience and vibrancy of the city and Southern Cross Station on the doorstep. Working in the new Victoria Police Centre you will also have full access to amazing facilities such as multiple gyms, end of trip facilities, all gender facilities, secure bicycle parking, internal café and social spaces, library, parents and carer facilities, chill out spaces, outdoor terraces and much more.

This Unit offers a vibrant, friendly and positive culture with a team of individuals from varied professional backgrounds and experiences as well as the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work. On the job and workplace training will be provided in relation to information management and systems training. This Unit operates during regular business hours with no shift (evening/night) work, weekend, or public holiday requirements.

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

Your duties will include:

• Undertaking and supervising the preparation, checking and updating of criminal history information onto corporate databases.
• Leading, supervising and assessing the performance of team members.
• Providing timely and accurate advice.
• Monitoring and addressing quality control and staff performance issues.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant policies, legislation and procedures.
• Experience in leading, managing and developing staff in a team environment.
• Well-developed analytical skills including the ability to interrogate data and produce reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual improvement and achieving quality outcomes.

Further Information:

• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• 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.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their beh aviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 11 November 2026.

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.”