Custodial Nurse x 4

About the role:

Are you ready for a change in the direction of your nursing career? Come and work for the Health Service at Victoria Police. The Custodial Health Service is a statewide health service run by Victoria Police and oversees the health care needs of all people in police custody. It is multidisciplinary team made up of Medical Officers, Registered nurses, Pharmacists and health information officers.

The unit operates a 24-hour nurse clinic at the Melbourne Custody Centre (MCC), a 24-hour custodial health advice line and a 7 day a week mobile service. The primary work location is the Melbourne Custody Centre, located at 520 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

• Part/Full time ongoing positions
• Monday to Sunday all shifts including Night Shift and Public Holidays
• 12 Hour Rotating Roster
• VPS award including shift penalties (not Nursing Award)

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

Your duties will include:

• Allocated one of three roles per shift
• MCC Clinic
• Mobile Health Service
• 24 Hour Custodial Health Advice Line
• Comprehensive Nursing Assessments
• Collecting, maintain and manage health records
• Attending Metropolitan and Semi-Rural Police Stations to complete nursing assessments
• Contributing to quality and safety initiatives

About You:

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

• The ability to complete comprehensive health assessments
• Advanced Critical Thinking
• Excellent communication
• Ability to engage with Multidisciplinary team and key Stakeholders
• Skills to work independently and autonomously within scope of practice as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to escalate appropriately

Further Information:

• The applicant must have a minimum of three years' experience in an acute setting
• This position is based at Melbourne Custody Centre, 520 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
• This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• Applicants must hold a current drivers licence. 
• The successful applicant 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 reflect, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.
• 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, Monday 31 August 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

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 **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6***.

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.