Branch Manager – Hr (vpsg5)

About the role:

This position is one of two managers within the Transfer and Promotion Unit at Victoria Police. These positions manage a team of VPSG-4 Recruitment Consultants, a VPSG-3 Team Leader, a VPSG-3 Gazette Manager and a team of VPSG-2 Recruitment Support Officers. The Transfer & Promotion Unit provides an internal recruitment (transfer and promotion) service for all Police and Protective Services Officers and utilises a merit-based selection process which is consistent with the broader public sector. Selection processes conducted by the Transfer & Promotion Unit are transparent and open to review through an appeal process. The work unit is fast paced, works to a fortnightly cycle with specified timeframes, and processes over 15,000 applications for promotion or transfer each year.

Your duties will include:

Maintaining the work unit, including all unit personnel

Overseeing recruitment conducted for all commands and regions within Victoria Police, monitoring for compliance and quality

Representing and supporting the concept of merit-based recruitment within the organisation, particularly regarding procedural fairness, objectivity, and natural justice

Strategically allocating workloads of direct reports

Identifying and implementing process change to create efficiencies

Providing advice and subject matter expertise on all aspects of internal recruitment

As the successful applicant, you will have:

Sound understanding of modern HR recruitment practices and how these apply to internal recruitment

A proven ability to lead and manage large teams in a service orientated environment

Strong integrity, decision-making capability, and the ability to exercise good judgement

Capability to ensure that service delivery is not compromised during periods of high demand

Aptitude to communicate and engage clients and stakeholders across a variety of levels

Requirements and relevant information:

One (1) x full-time, fixed term (until position available.

This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands VIC 3008.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

In accordance with organisational policy, all Victoria Police employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including a booster vaccination) against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exception. As such your employment with Victoria Police is subject to providing evidence of your vaccination status.

Your application must include:

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, Wednesday 5 April 2023.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website ( or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).  

For further information, please contact Vicki Stratos, Portfolio Manager – Deployment on (03) 8335 7984 or .

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email 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. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

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