About the role: The role is working within the Road Policing Drug & Alcohol Section of Victoria Police, to provide support to the Operations Unit. The position is located at the Police Complex at 20 Dawson Street Brunswick. The Operations Unit is responsible for maintaining and deploying the 'Alcohol and Drug Testing (ADT) Vehicles' (booze buses) and targeting drivers impaired by alcohol or other drugs. The Operations Unit is supported by the Technical Unit which manages the administrative functions of the program. We are currently seeking a capable Operations and Tasking Coordinator/Team Leader to join our team and provide operational tasking support and coordination for the RPDAS Operations Unit, including managing and leading a small team of Administration Assistants. This role is critical to ensuring the effective rostering and deployment of Victoria Police's ADT vehicles in support of the impaired driver program. Using your analytical skills and experience you will support RPDAS Management in the extensive planning and preparation for the arrival and departure of New Police Constables at the Operations Unit. Your stakeholder engagement and communication skills will be utilised to engage with the Regions to gather operational intelligence which you will use to prepare briefings to Management that will guide and inform decision making. This position will have two report directly to the Senior Sergeant at RPDAS, and subsequently to the Inspector in Charge of Operations at RPDAS. An induction program and full training of the role and position requirements will assist the successful applicant to confidently carry out their position duties. Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements. Your duties will include: Overseeing a small team that is responsible for supporting RPDAS Management in tasking and coordinating drug and alcohol bus shifts; Assisting with drug and alcohol bus shift deployment planning and liaising with the Victoria Police regions; Assisting with the coordination and planning of Strategic Enhanced Enforcement Program (SEEP); Researching and conducting analysis on trauma related data to assist with drug and alcohol bus deployment planning; Collecting, collating and evaluating information to produce high quality intelligence reports to assist management; Conducting audits on systems and processes with view to improve business; and Preparing for the arrival/departure of New Police Constables at the Operations Unit About You: The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: Demonstrated experience managing and leading a small team; Relevant experience in tasking, coordination, rostering or logistical operations; Well-developed analytical, research and written communication skills; Demonstrated experience in building and sustaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to cooperatively work with a range of stakeholders; Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders; Demonstrated administration and reporting experience and capability, including the ability to achieve objectives within tight timeframes, and actively engage stakeholders; Well-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with both internal and external key stakeholders; Experience in using IT applications and data-bases such as the Microsoft Office suite Ability to maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, negotiate the resolution of administrative issues, and contribute and cooperate to achieve positive workplace outcomes; Ability to work by direction as well as autonomously on your own initiative and be self-motivated and driven; and Ability to effectively and flexibly operate in a dynamic and diverse working environment. Further Information: One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available. This position is located at Dawson Street Police Complex: 20 Dawson St, Brunswick, VIC, 3056. 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 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: Resume and, Cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role and, 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, Wednesday 3 December 2025. Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email. For further information, please contact: Inspector Sarah Carmichael on (03) 8335 8671 or sarah.carmichael@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 (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au 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
