Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/

About the role:

The Police Medical Officer (PMO) provides expert services and advice to support the operational and recruitment activities of Victoria Police. The position reports to the Senior Police Medical Officer and is located within the Medical Advisory Unit (MAU), Health & Wellbeing Division, Human Resources Command.

The core business of MAU is:

- Conducting pre-employment medical assessments for Police Recruits, Protective Service Officers and Police Custody Officers.
- Assessment of members' fitness for duty.
- Drug and Alcohol Workplace testing of Victoria Police members.
- Specialist Group Medicals as per statutory requirements.
- Medical Advice Line – 24/7 service that advises and supports members potentially exposed to blood borne viruses and other infectious diseases. The PMO may be required to provide advice to the nursing staff during their standard working hours.
- COVID-19 advice to the organisation.
- Other medical advice as required.

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

- Providing medical advice to managers across the organisation.
- Conducting medical assessments of recruit applicants and police members in Specialist Squads.
- Represent the Medical Advisory Unit in internal and external forums.
- Provide support for workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.
- Attend onsite meetings across the State of Victoria.
- Working with other health professionals to determine Fitness for Duty.

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

- Experience in occupational health or psychiatry.
- Highly developed communication skills.




- The ability to work within a team and autonomously.
- The ability to work through complex medical issues and provide advice to the organisation.

Further Information:

- One (1) part time 0.5FTE, fixed term (12 months) position available.
- Salary is approximately $240,000 p.a. (pro rata).
- The position is located at the 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.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 2 August 2026.

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 or on .

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 protected place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Police Medical Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne