Senior Policy/Projects Advisor

State of Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Victoria Police is seeking a policy professional to join the Organisational Policy Unit within the Policy and Legislation Division. The role focuses on developing and administering policy governance frameworks, advising on legislative reform and leading cross‑functional policy initiatives.

You will contribute to briefs, reports and communications, while applying strategic, analytical and stakeholder management skills across complex issues.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and support to deliver high quality new or amended policy instruments.
• Developing administering and maintaining Victoria Police's policy governance framework.
• Leading the development and review of policy instruments, supporting implementation of legislation, projects and continuous improvement practices.
• Representing PLD on various project and policy working groups.
• Preparing and contributing to briefings, reports and communications to stakeholders across Victoria Police.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Policy development

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About the role:

Policy and Legislation Division - Corporate Strategy and Governance: Organisational Policy Unit Policy and Legislation Division (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 and on any given day you could work on major and organised crime, firearms, covert services, forensics, road safety, family violence, just to name a few. PLD has a strong culture of service excellence, teamwork, inclusion and support across work units. PLD is visible throughout the entire organisation and its work directly contributes to and achieves positive outcomes for Victoria Police and the wider community. PLD also has a strong focus on developing our people and maintaining an excellent reputation both internally and external to Victoria Police. The Organisational Policy Unit (OPU) supports frontline employees by developing and providing clear and useable policies, procedures and guidelines. OPU is responsible for policy governance, including developing, administering and implementing the frameworks and processes that support policy functions in Victoria Police. OPU supports policy owners to develop and enhance organisational policy instruments including the Victoria Police Manual (VPM), Chief Commissioner's Instructions (CCIs), delegations, authorisations, and appointments. OPU also supports implementation of policy and legislative change across Victoria Police. Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Providing advice and support to deliver high quality new or amended policy instruments
• Developing administering and maintaining Victoria Police's policy governance framework
• Leading the development and review of policy instruments,supporting implementation of legislation, projects and continuous improvement practices
• Representing PLD on various project and policy working groups
• Preparing and contributing to briefings, reports and communications to stakeholders across Victoria Police

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) fixed-term position to 20 October 2027 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
• Completed application form - the word document (2. VPS Application Form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Monday 14 September 2026.

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: Assistant Director, Nicole Brooks on [phone] or [e-mail].

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 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.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps