Team Leader, Vehicle Impoundment Compliance

About the role

Victoria Police is recruiting a Team Leader for its Vehicle Impoundment Support Unit in Preston, Melbourne's northern suburbs. The role provides day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to staff in a dynamic, legislation-driven environment, overseeing administrative compliance with the motor vehicle impoundment provisions of Part 6A of the Road Safety Act 1986. It is a full-time, ongoing position at VPS grade 3, with a salary of $81,496 to $98,955.

Key responsibilities

• Allocate and prioritise work so legislative requirements are met
• Provide training and ongoing support to staff, monitor training progress and conduct inductions for new employees
• Manage and maintain databases and records, and handle complex files
• Conduct performance discussions and reviews, and undertake audits of legislative compliance
• Provide hands-on supervision, support colleagues in day-to-day operations and resolve customer complaints and conflict
• Advise and support senior management and staff, and manage general internal and external enquiries
• Process and manage invoices, and develop and improve workplace processes

Required profile

• Experience managing a diverse-skills team
• Proven hands-on staff supervision and a strategic approach to identifying issues
• Able to promote a positive workplace culture, with strong interpersonal skills and resilience
• Must be an Australian citizen, as national security vetting and a security clearance are required

Required skills

• Proficiency in PC applications
• Strong written and oral communication
• Excellent time management and office management skills

Applications close 12 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website or Seek, with a cover letter, resume and completed application form. Pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.