We are looking to hire a creative Senior Policy/Projects Advisor to join our diverse team at Victoria Police in Melbourne CBD, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Policy/Projects Advisor is a fantastic opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in people management, project management and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Policy/Projects Advisor at Victoria Police today!

About the role:

The Organisational Policy Unit (OPU) is responsible for the development of Victoria Police policy. This involves working closely with all Commands and Departments in Victoria Police and exposure to a diverse range of subject matter. This includes operational policing focussed policies, such as those related to the exercise of police powers, family violence and covert services, as well as internally focussed policies regarding human resources, training and professional and ethical behaviour. As part of this work, OPU is involved in a variety of internal projects and working groups.

Key functions of OPU include:

- policy governance including developing, administering, and implementing the frameworks and processes that support policy functions in Victoria Police.
- development of organisational policy instruments, such as the Victoria Police Manual, Chief Commissioner Instructions and instruments delegation and authorisation. This is to reflect organisational direction and priorities, legislative change, project and operational requirements, etc.

OPU sits within the Policy and Legislation Division (PLD), Capability Department. PLD is a dynamic and high performing division that operates across the policy life cycle from initiation, development and implementation of legislative reform at a national and state level, through to the development of organisational policy. It also provides executive advisory services. PLD staff are agile, working across multiple functions and subject matters to support the broader team in delivering organisational priorities. PLD has a solid culture of service excellence, teamwork, inclusion and support across work units to achieve positive outcomes for Victoria Police and the wider community.





Capability Department is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

As part of the Senior Policy/Projects Advisor role in PLD you will:

- Work collaboratively within a small team, and larger division, to deliver high quality policy work
- Provide advice and support across Victoria Police as an expert in policy governance, review and development
- Make a valuable contribution to key organisational projects involving policy change
- Prepare and deliver high quality and timely briefings to Executive Command, including the Chief Commissioner
- Contribute to divisional and departmental objectives and priorities

As the successful applicant, you will have:

- Highly developed strategic, analytical and conceptual skills
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed stakeholder consultation and management skills
- Experience developing policy documents, briefings and reports on complex issues
- Experience in managing or developing people
- Demonstrated agility to work across various work functions and subject matters

Requirements and relevant information:

- One (1) x full-time, ongoing 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.
- In accordance with organisational policy, all Victoria Police employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including a booster vaccination) against COVID-19 or hold a valid medical exception. As such your employment with Victoria Police is subject to providing evidence of your vaccination status.





Your application must include:

- Resume
- Cover letter

Applications close midnight, 30 April 2023.

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.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).

For further information, please contact: A/Assistant Director, Nicole Brooks on Show phone number or View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au.

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email View email address on jobs.careers.vic.gov.au or on Show phone number.

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.

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

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