The station was left unmanned in August last year when its sole officer David Flannery transferred.

A position for a full-time police officer was advertised last month.

Police hoped to have an officer in charge stationed at Minyip by mid-August.

Yarriambiack Acting Senior Sergeant Simon Grant said police were not able to appoint a suitable officer after the round of applications.

“We’re really keen to get the right person for the job and we’re not going to put someone there just for the sake of it,” he said.

“It has to be the right fit.

“It’s an important process we’re undertaking and we want to get the right match for the community.”

Act Sen Sgt Grant said the position would be re-advertised at a later date.

He said the position was perfect for someone looking to further their policing career.

“When you’re in charge of a one-man station, you have got a significant amount of administration work as well as day to day policing,” he said.

“Not only that, but you’re expected to become an important part of the community, involved with the local council, sporting groups and committees.

“There’s a lot more to it than being a policeman. You have got to have certain attributes that allow you to assimilate into that community.”

Act Sen Sgt Grant said during the interim, Warracknabeal and Murtoa members would respond to call-outs at Minyip.

Yarriambiack Shire Councillor Terry Grange said the lack of police presence was an ongoing issue in the town.

He said he hoped the job would be filled by the end of the year.

“I’m a bit disappointed, but Victoria Police have to get the right person and we should continue to support them,” he said.

The future of the station was reviewed after Senior Constable Flannery left the station last year.

Senior Sergeant Brad Bennett said the review included consultation with Yarriambiack Shire Council and the Minyip community to determine its needs.

Residents hosted a community forum in December last year.

Initially, police proposed to have a member stationed at Minyip two and a half days a week.

Mr Grange said after negotiations with Victoria Police, Western Division 4 and Northern Grampians police representatives, they were able to retain the full-time position.

The new officer will live and spend most of their time at Minyip, but would work under Warracknabeal station.

Previously, the Minyip member worked under Murtoa police.