Branch Manager in Melbourne

The Talent Attraction and Programs (TAP) Unit sits in the Recruitment and Deployment Division of Victoria Police. The TAP Unit is responsible for attracting, engaging and developing prospective Police, Protective Services Officer, Police Custody Officer and Victorian Public Service applicants across the short, medium and long term.

Over the next three years, Victoria Police will implement an organisational attraction strategy that will transform the way we connect with and support future talent by delivering strategic initiatives that build talent supply pipelines for the next generation of Victoria Police employees. As the manager of TAP, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering strategic initiatives, whilst overseeing a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the day-to-day tasks of engaging and nurturing prospective applicants.

The responsibilities of the TAP unit currently include:

• Responding to prospective applicant enquiries over the phone, via e-mail and in person.
• Planning and delivering face-to-face and online engagement sessions to engage both prospective and existing applicants.
• Attending career expos and community events to promote Victoria Police career opportunities and provide information to prospective applicants.
• Designing, coordinating and managing pathway programs to build talent pipelines.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support marketing campaign activity and drive awareness regarding a career in Victoria Police to prospective applicants.

About You: The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Managerial level experience working in talent acquisition function either in a private or public sector setting.
• Knowledge and experience in designing and delivering employment pathway programs.
• Understanding of employer branding design principles and applicant trends.

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

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

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.