President, Police Registration and Services Board

The Minister for Police, the Hon Anthony Carbines MP invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the appointment to President, Police Registration and Services Board.

The Police Registration and Services Board (PRSB) is established by the Victoria Police Act 2013 (Vic) (the Act).

The PRSB's overall mission is to enhance professional and ethical policing for the community of Victoria. The PRSB's values are independence, responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership, and human rights.

The PRSB has three Divisions with the following functions:

• Review Division: The President and Deputy President (Review) lead a small team of sessional Review Division members (with experience in law, management, policing, academia) to undertake tribunal-type functions, conducting independent reviews of police discipline decisions (including dismissals) and certain transfer and promotion related decisions, as well as appeals of promotion and transfer selections, and dispute resolution functions under the police enterprise agreement.
• Professional Standards Division: The President and Deputy President (Professional Standards) lead the Division which advises the Chief Commissioner on competency and practice standards and supervised training and supports and promotes the continuing education and professional development of police. The Division works collaboratively with Victoria Police (People Development Command). The current focus of the Division's work is on developing and supporting police ethics and leadership training.
• Registration Division: The President and Deputy President (Registration) register former police on the Police Profession Register (after assessing character and capability) and advise the Chief Commissioner on proposed appointments of former and transferring police. They are supported by members of the Division, who are current and former police officers.

The President is accountable to the Minister for Police for the performance of the functions of the PRSB.

The President position under the Act effectively has three aspects: As a tribunal head, a chief executive, and Board chair.

As a member of each of the PRSB’s Divisions, there is an opportunity for the President to focus in one or more of the Divisions, depending on their skills and experience.

Some of the responsibilities of the President, PRSB include:

• Review: allocate hearings, conduct appeals and review hearings of discipline and other decisions, prepare high-quality written reasons for decisions, train and support Division members, monitor and respond to legal developments.
• Registration: support the Deputy President to decide applications for registration and administer the Register, drive policy and process reform supporting police career mobility.
• Professional Standards: identify areas for focus and assist in the provision of advice on education, training and standards for Victoria Police.
  • Oversee the quality and timeliness of all PRSB services, including through staff and member professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Please refer to the position description attached for further information.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

1. A high level of integrity and ethical behaviour
2. Sound judgment
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. The ability to conduct fair hearingsandprovide well-written reasons for decisionsunder a statutory framework and a capacity to make fair and legally sound decisions quickly
5. Knowledge of current and emerging issues in policing
6. The ability to develop and lead reform projects that meet strategic and operational needs
7. Leadership and management capabilities

8. Contemporary understanding of the capabilities, character, qualifications and experience required at different police ranks.

Desirable skills and experience are:

• Experience as a tribunal member, preferably in a leadership role
• Admission to legal practice (of at least five years)
• Senior management, leadership, or board experience
• Experience in relation to policing or law enforcement
• Knowledge and experience of workplace relations and employment law

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community.

We encourage applications from qualified people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people, as well as people living in rural and regional Victoria. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

You do not have to disclose any personal information if you do not want to, but it can help us understand how we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, LGBTIQ+ or a young person, aged 25 years old or less.

If you identify as any of the above, we would welcome the opportunity to contact you and discuss how we can support you through the recruitment process. Sharing this information will help you access support should you need it and will also help us to better understand the impact of our work.

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. #DJCS

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Monday, 2 June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you would like help understanding this document or would like to receive it in another format contact Stacey Jordan at stacey.jordan@justice.vic.gov.au