Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/20009574

About the role:

Exciting chance to join a dynamic and supportive team.

The Workplace Relations, Partnering and Inclusion Division comprises HR Business Partners and Workplace Relations specialists who provide end-to-end advice and support on all employee and industrial relations matters. The Division also comprises gender equality and inclusion specialists who provide evidence-informed advice and subject matter expertise across gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Division is primarily focused on assisting Victoria Police in managing the workforce with over 22,000 employees, in line with our enterprise agreements and employment legislation. This includes providing high level advice and support on employees' working conditions and entitlements, managing complaints associated with workplace conflict, bullying and VPS misconduct, undertaking organisation reviews and realignments and redeploying sworn and VPS employees to suitable employment.

- provide high level advice and support on employees' working conditions and entitlements and inherent requirement matters;
- manage complaints associated with workplace conflict, bullying and VPS misconduct;
- facilitate organisation reviews and realignments;
- redeploy sworn and VPS employees to suitable employment; and
- represent Victoria Police at various tribunals.

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

- advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups across all levels;
- working knowledge of current employment legislation including EBA and policy interpretation;
- a proven record in achieving resolution of complex workplace issues in a unionised environment;




- a flair for people management and results driven leadership;
- project and case management expertise in dealing with a variety of workplace matters;
- resilience, pragmatism, innovation and a passion for continued learning; and
- the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise to meet the varying demands of a complex area.

Further Information:

- 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.

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 9 September 2026.

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, us e 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.

Applications close Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Portfolio Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne