Game Officer - 2 x Positions

- Salary: $81,496 - $98,955 (Plus Superannuation)
- 2 x Ongoing positions
- Usual hours of work: Full-time (flexibility may be available)
- Location: 2 x Locations - Benalla & Bendigo (some flexibility may be available)

The Role

Game Officers (GOs) are appointed as Authorised Officers under the Game Management Act 2014 and exercise law enforcement powers relating to the compliance of game hunting activities. GOs engage with a variety of stakeholders, including government and community groups under direction from Team Leaders and Senior Game Officers (SGOs) to deliver high-quality community-focussed, statewide compliance services within Victoria.

Some of the main responsibilities will include:

- As a member of a regional compliance team, deliver game compliance services across the compliance spectrum to the regional community as part of the broader state-wide compliance program.
- Maintain good working relationships with community stakeholders and partner agencies, including Victoria Police, Parks Victoria, Victorian Fisheries Authority, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and Traditional Owner Corporations.
- Assist with the delivery of Game Licence testing and services as required and actively contribute to game research programs.

The Team

The positions of Game Officers form part of Compliance and Intelligence Division within the Game Management Authority. The Game Management Authority (GMA) delivers programs to improve and promote sustainable and responsible game hunting in Victoria. The GMA has three functional Divisions including Strategy and Research,



Stakeholder and Hunting Programs and Compliance and Intelligence.

About You

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

- Interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly and confidently communicate with people with diverse backgrounds at all levels within the organisation and community. Ability to use feedback to refine communication and ensure communications are understood.
- Ability to establish, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and groups, including working collaboratively and demonstrate empathetic engagement with all GMA staff and partner agencies.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and sound judgement.

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Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Scott De La Rue - Team Leader, Compliance (North-East - Benalla) on 0427 988 730 or Grant Allan - Team Leader, Compliance (Bendigo - Loddon Area) on 0448 259 187.

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child protected organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information, please refer to the attached position description.

How to Apply

Please click the `Apply Now' button. Please provide a copy of your Resume and a Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

📌 Game Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Game Management Authority
📍 Victoria