Senior Policy / Projects Advisor

Victoria-Police; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police in Melbourne seeks a Senior Policy / Projects Advisor within the Crime Strategy and Projects Division (CSPD) to lead policy and reform initiatives and drive delivery of strategic priorities. You will report to the Manager CSPD and collaborate with Police and Victorian Public Service staff, coordinating stakeholder feedback, preparing high-level briefings, and informing executive decisions.

The role supports flexible working arrangements and requires vetting and pre-employment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading policy and law reform projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication with senior management.
• Ability to prepare strategic advice and briefings.
• Strong organisational skills and multitasking ability.
• Desirable tertiary degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Managing policy, projects, and legislative reform activities throughout policy and project cycles.
• Reviewing and coordinating stakeholder feedback on Cabinet submissions and strategy documents.
• Providing concise verbal and written advice to senior management with briefings and options papers.
• Maintaining knowledge of current issues and representing CSPD on committees.
• Contributing to the Crime Group to meet targets within budget and policy framework.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Executive briefings

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/E20047690TT

About the role:

Victoria Police's Crime Strategy and Projects Division (CPSD) is part of Crime Group, Crime and Counter Terrorism Investigation Services (CCTIS). The role of Crime Group is to conduct high level specialist investigations to prevent, disrupt and dismantle serious and organised crime. CSPD provides a strategic advisory and coordination function on behalf of Crime Group and works collaboratively with specialist areas within Victoria Police and external partners to progress a diverse program of policy, legislative reform and projects.

As a Senior Policy / Projects Advisor within CSPD you will report directly to the Manager, CSPD and join a passionate, collegiate and motivated team which consists of both Police and Victorian Public Service personnel. In this role, you will get the opportunity to grow your policy and project expertise in an operational work environment, lead reform initiatives and drive delivery of CCTIS and Victoria Police's strategic priorities.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

• Managing policy, projects, and legislative reform activities throughout all stages of the policy and project cycles
• Reviewing, analysing and coordinating stakeholder feedback on a range of sensitive and complex material, including Cabinet submissions, draft legislation, government consultation papers and strategy documents
• Providing clear and concise verbal and written advice to senior management, including development of high level briefings, submissions and policy options papers to make recommendations to inform executive decision making
• Maintaining knowledge of current and emerging issues within CCTIS, building productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and representing CSPD and Crime Group on committees and working groups
• Contributing as a member of CCTIS to ensure Victoria Police delivers its targets within budget, implements its strategies and operates within the corporate policy framework

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing policy and law reform projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and highly developed stakeholder management skills, including a demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high quality, strategic advice and briefings to senior management and develop detailed reports, business case submissions and project plans
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and effectively as part of a team
• Tertiary degree in relevan t field is desirable

Further Information:

• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• 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 18 November 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 [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 alignm ent 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 Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm