About the role:

Service Delivery Transformation Command (SDTC) is a specialist area within Victoria Police that works across the organisation to design, develop and implement a service delivery and operating model that will better enable Victoria Police to serve the community by:

• Improving outcomes for victims,
• Releasing resources to increase presence and visibility of frontline police,
• Better manage demand and reduce the duplication of effort,
• Making best use of information, diverse expertise and technology,
• Partnering with the appropriate range of key stakeholders, and
• Integrating more effectively with the wider service sector.

SDTC is seeking a collaborative and proactive project management specialist to provide project support expertise within a small project team. The role will manage project information to deliver reporting for multiple purposes and the position holds a holistic view of resources, budget, project risks and issues and monitors progress against project plans.

The project support officer will work across multiple projects and programs depending on requirements and demand.

The role requires a background in project management discipline, methodology and governance, good time management skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to write high level communication and a proven ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

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

Your duties will include:

• Coordinate the development of accurate and up to date program documentation including project plans and registers, status reports and presentations.
• Maintain the SDTC project Management Framework, including project artefacts in relation to governance, budget, scope, schedule, risks, issues, communications, and stakeholders.
• Maintain and report on central registers of risk, issues and actions relating to projects.
• Develop and maintain program reports for assigned projects and business initiatives.
• Provide secretariat functions for the governance arrangements to support the delivery of SDTC projects, including facilitating communication between members, stakeholders and external partners, and ensuring timely dissemination of information and updates, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, developing agendas, minutes, presentations, research, papers and other tasks as required.
• Support resource planning across SDTC including procurement activities as needed.
• Track and escalate program risks and issues and provide support in developing mitigation strategies to address them.
• Determine priorities, meet strict timelines, and effectively balance competing demands with minimal supervision, working independently or as a member of a team.

About You:

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

• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Experience in project and change management, including project documentation and risk management.
• Experience in working within a team environment.
• Understanding of legislation, policies, public sector issues, and procedures relevant to Victoria Police.
• Effective time management skills, ability to self-motivate and operate as part of a high-performing team.
• Strong integrity and discretion
• Other duties as directed, which may include but not limited to supervision and team leader duties.

Further Information:

• Three (3) VPS4 x full time fixed term positions available until 30/6/2026.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• 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, Tuesday 15 April 2025.

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

For further information, please contact: Inspector Carla McIntyre on (03) 9906 0788 or [email protected].

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 [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.

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.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps.