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 new service delivery model 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 for the role of Senior Project Officer. This role is a Senior Project Officer role that will provide project management, change management and communications advice to stakeholders on options to support the objectives of the Service Delivery Transformation Program of Works. Part of a team responsible for implementing strategic transformational projects for Victoria Police, the Senior Project Officer position will work collaboratively with stakeholders and provide quality, concise and timely outputs, including business cases, reports, briefs and correspondence on trends, options, risks and opportunities associated with reform options relevant to Victoria Police's service delivery.

This position will require superior communication skills, including the ability to tailor complex, written content for different audiences and the proven ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. This position will require a strong understanding of the Victoria Police policy landscape, the ability to identify different options for reform and a demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation, policies, public sector issues and procedures in a complex environment.

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

Your duties will include:

• Assisting the Project Lead Inspector with strategic project management, change management and associated outputs.
• Leading provision of expert project management and transformation outputs (such as reports, briefing papers, business cases, options papers) to inform and support decision making.
• Identifying and actively managing emerging opportunities, issues and risks.
• Working collaboratively with and providing advice to stakeholders within Victoria Police.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Experience in all aspects of project and change management.
• Experience developing and coordinating strategic project outputs, including business cases, reports, options papers.
• Understanding of legislation, policies, public sector issues and procedures relevant to Victoria Police.
• Superior communication skills (strong writing skills and highly developed interpersonal skills).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to self-motivate.
• Strong integrity and discretion.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed to 30 June 2026 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 applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. Please see the Position Description for the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close midnight, Thursday 11 September 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: Boris Buick via email [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