Head of Strategy, Programs and Performance

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police in Melbourne is seeking a Head of Strategy, Programs and Performance to connect organisational strategy with disciplined delivery and measurable outcomes across a complex portfolio. You will provide authoritative advice on portfolio strategy, reform priorities, programs, performance, governance and organisational change.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate reform, benefits monitoring, investment advice and risk assessments, and build strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex reform, strategy, performance or organisational change in a large operational environment.
• Senior-level capability in preparing strategic and specialist advice aligned to priorities.
• Knowledge of governance, benefits realisation, risk management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated portfolio strategy, planning and performance translated into delivery pathways.
• Coordinate reform, sequencing, stakeholder engagement and benefits monitoring.
• Prepare executive briefs, reform proposals, delivery plans and risk assessments.
• Provide oversight of investment prioritisation, governance and audit arrangements.
• Build strong relationships with senior commands, government and industry partners.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team focused on delivery discipline and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Policy advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Public administration degree

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/20020100R

About the role:

The Head of Strategy, Programs and Performance is a senior leadership role responsible for connecting organisational strategy with disciplined delivery and measurable outcomes across a complex Victoria Police functional area. The position provides authoritative advice and functional direction on portfolio strategy, reform priorities, programs, performance, investment, governance and organisational change.

Working with senior police, operational commands, capability owners, corporate and industry partners, the role will lead integrated strategy, planning, prioritisation, assurance and reporting arrangements. It will oversee executive briefs, committee papers, reform proposals, delivery plans, performance reports, investment advice and risk assessments that support informed decision-making.

The position will lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate significant reform and capability-uplift activity, including delivery sequencing, commercial and contract coordination, workforce development, wellbeing and culture, risk management, compliance, audit and continuous improvement.

• Lead integrated portfolio strategy, planning and performance arrangements that translate organisational priorities into clear delivery pathways, implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate reform and organisational change, including delivery sequencing, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, transition support, capability uplift and benefits monitoring.
• Prepare high-quality executive briefings, committee papers, reform proposals, delivery plans, performance reports, investment advice, risk assessments and implementation documentation.
• Provide oversight and assurance of investment prioritisation, benefits realisation, governance, risk, compliance and audit arrangements.
• Establish productive relationships with operational commands, capability owners, government, service providers, corporate partners and industry to improve delivery and align portfolio activity.
• Lead commercial, contract and partnership coordination relevant to the portfolio.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, promoting effective prioritisation, accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

About You:

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

• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and strategic planning skills, with a record of leading complex reform, strategy, performance, program delivery or organisational change in a large operational environment.
• Senior-level experience preparing responsive, clear and concise strategic and specialist advice, recommendations and solutions aligned to organisational priorities and enterprise capability uplift.
• Comprehensive knowledge of governance, investment prioritisation, benefits realisation, program management, performance reporting, risk management and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into practical delivery plans, implementation roadmaps, performance measures, executive reporting products and decision frameworks.
• Experience leading, mentoring and coaching multidisciplinary teams and building a culture of collaboration, delivery discipline, innovation, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Ability to establish and manage effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, and to constructively manage competing priorities, stakeholder issues and delivery risks.
• Experience developing and improving commercial or contract coordination arrangements and partnered service delivery models.
• A proven record of ethical behaviour and commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and organisational values.

Qualifications or experience demonstrated in strategy, public administration, project or program management, organisational change, performance management, governance, risk, evaluation, commercial management, policy, policing or continuous improvement would be highly regarded.

Further Information:

• One (1) full-time position is available.
• The position may be required to work at other locations in accordance with the relevant Victorian Public Service Agreement.
• The successful candidate must be prepared to undergo and successfully obtain and maintain National Security Clearance to the level determined by the Department Head. Applicants must be Australian citizens or obtain an approved citizenship waiver.
• The position is subject to a High-Risk Probity Check as part of the recruitment process.
• The incumbent will be required to complete applicable occupational health and safety requirements, which may include local training relating to equipment use and hazardous chemicals.
• The successful candidate must possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and hold, or qualify for, an appropriate Victoria Police driving authority within three (3) months.
• The preferred candidate will be required to complete fingerprint checks, a statutory declaration and a consent form allowing Victoria Police to contact current and previous employers to substantiate past conduct.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate Declarable Association Acknowledgement Form or forms. External applicants will be subject to a six-month probationary period.

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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

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 an d 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 Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm