Structure

The organisational structure of Victoria Police, including our associations and networks.

All departments, regions and commands within Victoria Police fall within a particular office. These offices make up the Victoria Police Executive Command

Organisational structure chart

Victoria Police Organisation Chart 2023
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Office of the Chief Commissioner of Police

The Chief Commissioner of Police is Shane Patton, APM.

The Office of the Chief Commissioner provides the first point of contact between Victoria Police and the Police Minister's office and other Government Departments.

Office of Deputy Commissioner, Regional Operations

The Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations is Neil Paterson, APM.

Areas of oversight and management are:

  • State Emergencies & Support Command
  • The four Regions of Victoria:
    • North West Metro
    • Southern Metro
    • Western
    • Eastern.

Office of Deputy Commissioner, Specialist Operations

The Deputy Commissioner Specialist Operations is Wendy Steendam, AM APM.

Areas of oversight and management are:

Office of Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety and Security

The Deputy Commissioner, Public Safety and Security is Ross Guenther, APM.

Areas of oversight and management are:

Office of Deputy Commissioner, Capability

The Deputy Commissioner Capability is Robert (Bob) Hill, APM.

Areas of oversight and management are:

Office of the Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Regulatory Services

The Deputy Secretary Corporate and Regulatory Services is Susan Middleditch.

Areas of oversight and management are:

  • Human Resources Command
  • Regulatory Services Department
  • Financial Services Department
  • Investment, Governance and Assurance Department
  • Police Enquiry and Data Sharing Department.

Office of the Deputy Secretary, IT and Infrastructure Services

The Deputy Secretary IT and Infrastructure is Karl Kent, OAM. 

Areas of oversight and management are:

  • Operational Infrastructure Department
  • Digital Services and Security Department.

Associations and networks

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