Applicant Attraction Officer

About the role:The Victoria Police Talent, Attraction and Programs Team (TAPT) sits within the Recruitment and Deployment Division in the Human Resources Command.TAPT works directly with prospective applicants seeking a career with Victoria Police and oversees employment programs and pathways for all roles across the organisation. This involves running information sessions to large cohorts of interested people via webinars or in person information sessions.The aim of TAPT is to help build the workforce of the future by employing people who are aligned to the Victoria Police values and that have the attributes, skills and experience required to serve the community in different roles across the organisation.As the successful applicant, you will work mainly in the Talent and Attraction space with a particular focus on police attraction and recruitment however you will also be required to assist with promoting other roles and employment programs within Victoria Police.Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.Your duties will include:

• Liaising directly with prospective applicants; explaining the recruitment process and offering professional advice in response to pre-application enquiries.
• Managing attraction related activities including event coordination and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Presenting in person or online, at information sessions for prospective applicants, outlining details of the role and requirements to large cohorts of people.
• Attending career exhibitions and events to promote all roles and employment programs within Victoria Police.
• Working closely with all members of TAPT to appropriately plan projects, ideas and various collaborations.
• Perform administrative duties, including managing phone calls from perspective applicants on queries about applying for Victoria Police career pathways.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• A demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
• Experience presenting information to large cohorts of people in person or online, with impactful influence, is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally and succinctly to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess highly developed communication and presentation skills that can be adapted to suit the audience and situation.
• The ability to work on a number of projects and initiatives concepts concurrently.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term till 27 June 2025.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• From time to time, this position will require you to be rostered to work afternoon shifts, weekends, and go on overnight stays.
• 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.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Thursday 16 May 2024.Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website or Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic).Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).For further information, please contact: Kayla Kiriakou on (03) 8335 8088 or .We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email or on (03) 8335 8082.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.Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: