Project Officer

About the role:

The role is in support of Victoria Police Operational Communications in the areas of Public Drunkenness Reform and Quality Review.

The role is in the remit of the Operational Communications Division, State Emergencies and Support Command and is performed at the premises of a key stakeholder, ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority) at 107 Overton Road, Williams Landing.

Overseeing a team of 4 Victoria Public Service staff dedicated to providing excellent customer service to the community and to key stakeholders both internal, and external to Victoria Police, you will work in partnership with the Police Shift Manager and/or the Police Communications Liaison Officers to achieve the objectives of the Public Drunkenness Reform Project (PDRP).

You will manage all aspects of assigned projects, particularly PDRP and Quality Review, including active monitoring of progress against objectives and the oversight and provision of periodic reporting.

You will report to the Police Communications Division, Senior Sergeant in charge of both the quality Review Team and PDRP portfolios and perform duties as directed by the Inspector, Police Communications D24.

Using project management methodology, you will ensure that governance, budget, scope, schedule, risks and issues are all addressed.

Keep contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation policies and protocols.

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

Your duties will include:

• Prepare high level reports and briefing papers
• Manage and maintain correspondence, internally and externally
• Manage relationships and liaison with key partners (Eg: ESTA), including the supervision and monitoring of 4 VPS3 staff allocated to PDRP and QRT
• Project management
• Deliver on agreed goals & objectives
• Conduct briefings to Police Communications Division Management
• Actively promote divisional and departmental objectives
• Train and motivate VPS3 staff

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident, calm, mature and considerate manner
• A desire to learn and share learning with others
• The ability to work unsupervised, and concurrently supervise and mentor others
• Demonstrated record of ethical behaviour and a high level of customer service
• Demonstrated administration skills including experience in using the Microsoft Office Suite
• A flexible and agile attitude to working a variable shift rostering pattern
• Knowledge and/or understanding of the importance of privacy principles and the ability to show resolve in the face of adversity
• Knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Governments' Public Drunkenness Reform Program
• Ability to remain confidential and adhere to relevant privacy principles
• The confidence to make decisions according to legislation, policy and procedure.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed-term position until 30 June 2026 available.
• This position is located at ESTA, 107 Overton Road, Williams Landing.
• This position requires shift work as indicated in the Position Description (as attached to the advertisement).
• 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.

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 7 March 2024.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website or Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE). 

For further information, please contact: Senior Sergeant Lachlan HOLDING on 1300 385 885 or ***@police.vic.gov.au.

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8***.

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. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.