Administration Team Leader

Victoria Police - Public Service Positions – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

2d ago , from Victoria Police - Public Service Positions

The Victoria Police Forensic Services is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice, and the public.

Victoria Police

Forensic Services

Fingerprint Sciences Group (FSG)

Ongoing VPS-3 Team Leader role available.

About the Unit:

Fingerprint Sciences Group:

The primary functions of the FSG are the recovery and identification of fingerprint evidence from casework and the maintenance and administration of known fingerprint samples in accordance with Section 464 of the Victorian Crimes Fingerprint Act 1958. Evidence from crime scenes and samples from unknown persons are examined to recover and identify fingerprint evidence and link persons of interest to casework.

The FSG provides a range of services which include:

• Crime scene and exhibit examinations
• Processing evidence from crime scenes
• Processing and management of 10 print fingerprint forms
• Forensic intelligence and support to frontline members
• Providing evidence in Courts of Law

About the position:

Contribute to ensuring a high level of fingerprint service delivery, by providing senior administrative support and supervision of administrative staff within the FSG.

As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include:

• Update and maintain record systems including the Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) and the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) for management of ten print records.
• Maintain filing systems, including digital databases, hard copy documents, and records of correspondence, to ensure compliance with legislative and procedural obligations.
• Compile documentation required by fingerprint examiners to prepare statements for presentation in a court of law
• Respond to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, providing first line information and advice regarding case and sample status, court statement requirements, and FSG workflows and processes.
• Manage projects to improve and consolidate administrative processes, under direction of the Group Manager FSG.
• Participate in accreditation duties and quality obligations as required, including the compilation and update of controlled documents.
• Provide authoritative oral and written advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and staff in relation to routine and complex administrative tasks.
• Supervise, lead, and develop the Administration Officer (VPS-2) cohort within the FSG, including their recruitment and performance.
• Prepare, publish, and maintain rostering and scheduling systems for FSG employees.
• Provide senior administrative support to the various units within the FSG.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise a team, including undertaking routine staff administration, correctly allocating of team priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Demonstrated correspondence management skills and proven capacity to co-ordinate tasks, determine priorities, monitor workflows and operate effectively as a member in a team environment.
• Well-developed research, conceptual and analytical skills with demonstrated planning and organising ability.
• Proven ability to work flexibly, with limited supervision and/or lead a team and contribute to team or organisation goals.
• Sound computer skills, particularly in word-processing and other software packages.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, dealing effectively with a wide range of personnel within a large and diverse organisation focusing on continual improvement.
• An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
• A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Ongoing VPS-3 role available
• Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive Macleod, Victoria
• Possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and qualify for an appropriate Victoria Police driving authority within three (3) months.
• Undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 1st October 2026

For further information on this role please contact: Tracie Gould on (03) 9450 3*** or via email ************@police.vic.gov.au

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, please contact the Recruitment team via email ***************@POLICE.VIC.GOV.AU

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.”

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

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps

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