Australia's firearms regulations are widely regarded as a global benchmark, yet systematic gaps remain and addressing them is key to preventing future firearm related tragedies.

On 1 July 2024, the National Firearms Register (NFR) Program commenced. The NFR will function as a unified system, drawing information from existing Commonwealth, state and territory firearms registries, portals and management platforms into one centralised database. This will provide national oversight by providing a clear end-to-end view of firearms, ownership and licensing information across all states and territories. The NFR will enhance police and community safety and improve law enforcement capability.

About the role:

The Senior Project Manager will play a key technical lead role for Victoria in the NFR Program, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, stakeholder expectations, and quality standards. The ideal person will enjoy working in a role that blends strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. You will be passionate about digital transformation and working collaboratively to achieve a common goal. You will bring together technical expertise, strategic thinking, exceptional project management and outstanding leadership to deliver resilient, robust and secure systems to Victoria Police.

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

Your duties will include:

• Collaborate with the Program Manager to manage the allocated program/project resources to execute deliverables on time, within budget and to a high quality against scope.
• Take ownership of delivery across the full lifecycle, from planning and execution to post-launch support.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic professional relationships with internal stakeholders and other government agencies.
• Facilitate workshops and technical discussions to promote knowledge sharing and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Develop monthly tracking mechanisms and dashboards to monitor and reporting progress to key milestones and progress.
• Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time-to-time.

About You:

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

• Proven record of delivering high impact business systems, process improvements and robust technology solutions
• Demonstrated experience in project management and a sound understanding of project management processes and methodologies
• Strong technical expertise across infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, cloud services, and emerging digital technologies
• Ability to effectively manage high volumes of work and competing priorities, including the ability to adapt and respond to change and manage changing team and stakeholder needs
• Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and navigating governance in structured public sector environments
• Excellent written communication, with the ability to simplify complex technical information into clear compelling outputs
• Sound judgement with an innovative approach to problem-solving.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, 3-year fixed term position available.
• 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
• Cover Letter including your responses to the below two questions:

Question 1: Provide an example of your experience integrating new technologies or systems into existing workflows.

Question 2: Describe a time when you have balanced conflicting priorities and interests among stakeholders to build trust and contribute to a project's success.

Applications close midnight, 29 August 2025.

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.

For further information, please contact: Pauline Li on (03) 8335 7624 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