Game Officer
- Salary: $79,122 - $96,073 (Plus Superannuation)
- Ongoing role
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: Bendigo (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. In accordance with state-wide strategic objectives and priorities, GOs work collaboratively in small regionally based teams and actively contribute and support programs and projects across the broader organisation.
The Team
The position of Game Officer forms a part of the Compliance and Intelligence branch within the Game Management Authority.
The Game Management Authority (GMA) delivers programs to improve and promote sustainable and responsible game hunting in Victoria. The Compliance and Intelligence Division is responsible for improving compliance with hunting laws and regulations.
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 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. The ability to assess situations and use knowledge, skills and experience to make appropriate and informed decisions.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Falkingham, Team Leader, Compliance on 0458 348 153 or [email protected]
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe 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 on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the `Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to 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 10 August 2025.
