About the role:
The Victoria Police Dog Squad provides support for police operations across the state of Victoria. The office is situated at 505 - 515 Mickleham Road, Attwood and co-located with the Victoria Police Mounted Branch. The successful applicant for this role will be required to work from the Attwood facility and be responsible for all canine administration.
Providing assistance to the Sergeant in charge of training, part of this role will require the successful applicant to have contact with dogs and support office administration staff. Maintaining accurate records relating to animals, equipment, feed and medications will be paramount for this position, as well as ensuring robust quality control and assurance measures are in place. The successful applicant must have the ability to make ethical decisions to support the Dog Squad in providing service excellence.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Ensuring records in relation to all animals are current.
- Provide administrative support at meetings and for committees.
- Manage canine medication records, veterinary notes, treatments.
- Manage procurement relating to canine feed, equipment, kennel repairs/updates.
- Establish robust quality control across movement of canines, dispensation of feed and treatments.
- Ensure OH&S requirements relating to kennels, medication and storage are met and maintained.
- Accompany and assist contractors while on site.
- Manage projects in relation to the Dog Squad.
- Provide monthly reports to management.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
- Ability to work with and around animals.
- Ability to record data and produce management reports.
- Well-developed communication skills, written and oral.
Further Information:
- One (1) x full-time, fixed term position available.
- This position is located at Dog Squad, 505 - 515 Mickleham Road Attwood.
- 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.
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 12 November 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: Shayne Kerley on (03) 8339 5000 or shayne.kerley@police.vic.gov.au.
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 (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.
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 bring their whole selves to work."
If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
*Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
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