Assistant Manager

Australia's firearm regulations are widely regarded as a global benchmark, yet systematic gaps remain and addressing them is key to preventing future firearm related tragedies

On 1 July 2024, the National Firearms Register (NFR) Program commenced. The NFR will function as a unified system, drawing information from existing Commonwealth, state and territory firearms registries, portals and management platforms into one centralised database. This will provide national oversight by providing a clear end to end view of firearms, ownership and licensing information across all states and territories. The NFR will enhance police and community safety and improve law enforcement capability.

**About the role**:
The Assistant Manager will lead a team of Data Quality Officers contributing to and performing large-scale data remediation to ensure compliance with local and national standards. The Assistant Manager will take a proactive approach to establishing processes, stakeholder engagement, driving team performance, supporting the team through clear direction, goal setting, ensuring the health and wellbeing of individuals, and career development. You are a confident communicator, adaptable, intuitive and can quickly respond to emerging trends and priorities.

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

**Your duties will include**:

- Lead and mentor a team of employees undertaking data quality work to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Lead data remediation tasks to ensure data integrity.
- Implement data quality assurance processes and contribute to continuous improvement and reform across processes and procedures.
- Complete training for new staff and develop procedural guides.
- Promote best practice in data privacy and security.
- Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time-to-time.

**About You**:

- Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills, focusing on continuous learning and improvement.
- Ability to identify and effectively manage change impacts on staff, processes and stakeholders.
- Being able to identify training needs of staff and develop staff to support changing capability needs of the team.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and escalate issues effectively.
- Proven problem solving and conflict resolution capabilities.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills tailored to diverse contexts.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service.
- A strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with databases and reporting tools.

**Further Information**:

- One (1) x full-time 3-year fixed term position available.
- 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.
- 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.
- **Resume**:
**Applications close midnight, 13 August 2025.**

**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 brin