Senior Policy / Projects Advisor

Victoria Police; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Victoria Police is seeking two VPSG-5 Senior Policy/Projects Advisors in Melbourne to lead policy analysis and legislative proposals across family violence, sexual offences and child abuse. You will develop strategic policy proposals, engage stakeholders and coordinate whole-of-government reforms.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in policy development, complex research and timely delivery of multiple workstreams, with strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to

Formación

• Proven experience in policy and legislative development and service delivery reforms.
• Experience in family violence, sexual assault or child abuse policy areas.
• Strong ability to conduct complex research and provide authoritative advice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple pieces of work under tight timeframes.

Responsabilidades

• Develop policy analysis, advice and support across family violence, sexual offences and child abuse themes.
• Develop advice on cabinet submissions, legislative changes and government policy proposals.
• Support coronial proceedings including witness preparation.
• Lead and deliver key projects implementing policy and legislative changes.
• Engage external and internal stakeholders to support divisional aims.

Conocimientos

Policy development

Legislative reform

Research & analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Written & oral communication

Descripción del empleo

About the role

The two VPSG-5 Senior Policy/Projects Advisor positions sit within the Family Violence, Strategy and Practice Division, Partnerships and Safe Communities. The Division is accountable for developing and driving organisational and system wide strategic reforms in the areas of family violence, sexual offences and child abuse. The positions will report to the Manager Strategy, Policy and Legislation Unit (SPLU). The role of SPLU is to initiate, develop and coordinate strategic advice, policy and legislation with a whole of organisation view, including analysis of emerging trends and developing new strategic policy proposals. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of organisational strategies, policy analysis and advice, legislative proposals and legislative advice and key projects including implementation of legislation and policy. Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements

Your duties will include

• Developing policy analysis, advice and support for Victoria Police and whole of Victorian Government reform agenda, including analysis of emerging trends and developing new strategic policy and legislative proposals across family violence, sexual assault and child abuse crime themes.
• Developing advice regarding cabinet submissions, legislative change proposals, organisational policies, government discussion papers, input to national policy requests and other policy proposals
• Supporting coronial proceedings including developing responses to the Coroner and witness preparation and support.
• Developing, supporting and delivering key projects including implementation of policy and legislative changes across the three crime themes.
• Supporting Divisional engagement with external government and sector stakeholders as well as internal stakeholders.

About You

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

• Proven experience in policy and legislative development, and service delivery reforms
• Experience in working in the fields of family violence, sexual assault or child abuse
• Demonstrated experience in conducting complex research and analysis and the ability to provide authoritative and informed advice to key stakeholders both within and external to Victoria Police
• Demonstrated experience and skills in managing multiple pieces of work in short timeframes
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills demonstrated in the del ivery of significant change initiatives or projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Further Information

• Two (2) x full-time, ongoing positions available.
• These positions are 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.

Your application must include

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Thursday 29 October 2026.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience.

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