Central Information Point Data Officer

**About the role**:
As a Central Information Point (CIP) Officer, you will be part of a close-knit cross agency team collocated at Family Safety Victoria. As one of the key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence, the CIP undertakes important and meaningful work that contributes to promoting the safety of families in Victoria.

Set within a supportive, collaborative environment, on the job and workplace training will be provided in relation to family violence as well as information management and systems training.

The CIP responds to Family Violence requests for information primarily from the Orange Door about a perpetrator or alleged perpetrator by consolidating information from four agencies, Victoria Police, Court Services Victoria, Corrections Victoria and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. This critical information is collated into a detailed report for frontline workers to assist in the assessment and management of risk to vulnerable children and families.

With consistent and measured workflow, your role within the CIP will predominantly consist of identifying and extracting risk relevant information from Victoria Police databases.

Work-place flexibility is a priority with flexible working arrangements including a work from home/work from office split. This unit operates during regular 9 - 5 business hours and there are no shift work, weekend, or public holiday requirements. There are occasional opportunities to work overtime, if desired.

Offering all the benefits of the public service plus more including comprehensive wellbeing support and access to free counselling, generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading. Located in a modern office space in the heart of Melbourne's CBD you will have the convenience and vibrancy of the city with access to several facilities. Located just a short walk from city loop trains and trams, access to secure bike storage, as well as discounted parking available via Wilson Parking.

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

**Your duties will include**:

- Assess and provide advice on data held within Victoria Police systems, summarising information to support risk assessment and management of family violence conducted by the Orange Door
- Interpreting and operating within legislation relevant to the Information Sharing Schemes
- Provide advice on the quality, accuracy, and relevance of data, including identity of perpetrators held within Victoria Police databases and escalating complex data quality issues
- Writing professional and articulate information releases on behalf of Victoria Police

**As the successful applicant, you will have**:

- Well-developed problem solving, conceptual and analytical ability, including the ability to identify and report on risk within the context of family violence
- Well-developed critical thinking skills, strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to work independently and autonomously
- Demonstrated ability to search, filter and extract select information from databases or various data sources
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy in a diverse, inclusive workplace

**Requirements and relevant information**:

- Multiple fixed term positions available for immediate start until 30 June 2026.
- This position is located within the Melbourne CBD.
- 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.
- **Resume**:
**Applications close midnight, Monday 6 October 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 ag