This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Project Officer in the Victoria Police Royal Commission into Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects (RCIMPI) Response Taskforce (Taskforce).
The Taskforce sits within Legal Services which provides legal services and advice to support policing, courts, and the Victorian community. Legal Services is led by an Executive Director and employs over 800 staff spread across four divisions
- the Office of the Executive Director; the Specialist Legal and Litigation Division; the Courts & Prosecution Services Division; and the Legal Business Operations Division. Our vision is to be a centre of prosecutorial and legal excellence, with people who are recognised as being fair, just and valued partners in the Victorian justice systemThe Taskforce has been established to assist in Victoria Police's response to the RCIMPI and consists of an Operations, Legal and Project Unit. This role sits within the Project Unit.
The purpose of the Project Unit is to coordinate organisational responses to notices served on Victoria Police by the RCIMPI pursuant to the the Inquiries Act 2014. The Project Unit will work in close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders in Victoria Police across operational, policy and legal streams to meet these obligations in tight timeframes.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic Project Unit that reports to a Project Manager. As a VPS 4 Project Officer you will be required to work in close collaboration with a variety of internal units and external stakeholders to advance Victoria Police's organisational responses to the RCIMPI.
Taskforce staff are agile,



giving you the opportunity to work across multiple functions and subject matters to support the broader team in delivering organisational priorities. The Taskforce 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.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic Project Unit that reports to the Project Manager. As a VPS4 Project Officer, you will be required to work in close collaboration with a variety of internal units and external stakeholders to advance Victoria Police's organisational responses to the RCIMPI.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:Providing key input into various documents for Victoria Police executive and stakeholders, as required. This is inclusive of, but not limited to input into governance, policy and project documentation; updating of project plans and trackers; record keeping for working group and steering committee meetings; maintenance of files and records; and undertaking of relevant data reporting.
Building and maintaining knowledge of the broader operational, policy and legislative frameworks to respond strategically to RCIMPI requests.
Providing verbal and written advice to senior management, using sound judgement.
Undertaking independent consultation, collaboration and negotiation with both internal and external stakeholders to fulfill Victoria Police's obligations to the RCIMPI.
Providing key input into the development of policy,



strategy and projects submissions in response to RCIMPI requests and/or findings.
Providing appropriate assessment of project, strategies and policy outcomes involving complex research and analysis.
As the successful applicant, you will have:Tertiary degree in relevant field.
Proven experience in the development of policies, legislation, submissions, and/or other strategic documents.
Demonstrated and measurable ability to develop/deliver complex projects and implement project outcomes effectively.
Highly developed analytical and written communication skills with an ability to prepare high level reports, business case submissions, briefs, project plans, and other documents as required.
Proven ability to provide advice to senior management on issues of policy, practice, governance, and strategy.
Proven communication and diplomacy skills, and demonstrated ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.
Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills and ability to effectively convey complex information for Unit leaders and decision makers.
Demonstrated ability to multitask, collaboratively engage and allocate time/resources appropriately under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated strategic problem-solving abilities.
Mandatory

Requirements:
Existing Baseline clearance or ability to obtain one.
Desirable:Previous experience in the justice/law enforcement or other aligned field is highly regarded.
Requirements and relevant information:Two (2) x full time, fixed term positions available to 30 June 2028.
The salary range for a VPS 4 role is$100,894 to $114,476. Although it is standard practice for selected candidates to commence at the base of the salary range, genuine consideration will

📌 Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victoria Police
📍 Melbourne