Exhibit Management/Admin Officer (VPS2)

About the role

The Victoria Police Forensic Services is an accredited laboratory serving Victoria Police, justice administration and the public. The Forensic Evidence Management Group (FEMG) includes the Forensic Evidence Management Unit (FEMU), the Hazardous Materials Management Unit (HMMU) and the Forensic Evidence Destruction Unit (FEDU), which receive, document, package, label, store and distribute items for forensic examination and liaise with police, clients and forensic staff. The VPS2 Exhibit Management/Admin Officer provides quality administration support to FEMU/HMMU/FEDU and ensures compliance with legislative responsibilities for the retention, use and destruction of evidence.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver quality, timely customer service by telephone, email and counter service within FEMG
• Maintain and update the Victoria Police Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) database and other records
• Carry out destruction, monitoring and retention of exhibits and evidence in line with legislation
• Receive, label, record, package, store and distribute exhibits; perform destruction functions
• Provide accurate advice to stakeholders based on regulations, policies and procedures
• Collect and analyse data, prepare correspondence, file notations and reports
• Support the department's Quality Management System and continuous improvement
• Maintain records and filing systems, and present evidence in court on exhibit tracking and destruction when required

Required profile

• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit or visa
• Experience in administrative support, including reports, correspondence, minutes and basic research
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information and work in a team
• Commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Current Victorian driver licence and qualification for a White Class authority within 3 months
• Pre-employment checks, including fingerprint checks and misconduct screening, and a DNA sample for laboratory quality control

Required skills

• Word processing and computer skills, including maintaining work recording and monitoring systems
• Organisational and problem-solving skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Training is provided, and staff are rotated within FEMG as required. Applications close 22 November 2026 and must include a resume and a completed application form submitted through the Careers Victoria website.