Senior Project Officer, Change Management (Vpsg5)

About the role:

An opportunity for one (1) xSenior Project Officer (Change Management) to be part of our Health and Wellbeing Hub located in Docklands.

The Health and Wellbeing Hub is the single most significant investment in the health, safety, and wellbeing of Victoria Police employees to prevent and respond to work related injuries. Six multi-disciplinary teams are being established, based in hubs across the state, with a focus on enhancing employee's mental health, injury prevention, early intervention, and recovery support.

The Senior Project Officer will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the Health & Wellbeing Hub and will be responsible for the development and implementation of Change Management and engagement plans, ensuring Victoria Police members are aware and engaged with the Health & Wellbeing Hub. Senior Project Officer will also support the Senior Project Manager in project deliverables and milestones as per the already developed plans.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the incumbent will work closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders, including operations managers, Hub leadership, internal health, safety and wellbeing teams, Media, Communications, and Engagement Division, and regional leadership teams, we are seeking applicants who can demonstrate a varied skill set with an ability to work in a dynamic environment and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Your duties will include:

• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs and correspondence providing crucial information for Executive level decision making.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders for the development of collateral and resources to promote engagement with the Health & Wellbeing Hub.
• Prepare and lead the delivery of Change Management plans, including stakeholder impact assessments, engagement and communication strategies and facilitation of change-focused forums and workshops.
• Execution of engagement and communication strategies through collaboration with stakeholders across Victoria Police's Regions, Departments and Commands.
• Development, review and maintenance of project documentation and artefacts including project reports, governance, risk management and implementation updates to key stakeholders.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Expertise in all aspects of change and project management, including project analysis, research, systems analysis, developing and coordinating strategic projects in a complex environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write high quality concise reports, briefs and correspondence and highly developed interpersonal skills with the proven ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, public sector issues and procedures in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated talent for influence and negotiation, inspiring managers and stakeholders to collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Established ability to provide authoritative advice and solutions on governance and strategic issues.
• Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction, and constructively manage stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes for the stakeholder and the Region/Department/Command.

What we can offer you:

As an employee of Victoria Police, you will have access to a range of benefits. Some of the benefits available include:

• Competitive salary including annual leave loading under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave
• Opportunity to purchase leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program and a range of internal services to support you
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position 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, addressing the Selection Criteria listed on the Position Description attached to the advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Monday 20 May 2024.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. 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 Mansoor Khalil, Senior Project Manager on 0418 580 *** 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.