Senior Policy/ Projects Advisor

Job Description

Applications close Sunday 16 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 Grade: VPSG5 Occupation: Policy Location: CBD Reference: VG/E20045915This position is open to all suitable candidates. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. About the role: An exciting opportunity exists for a high-performing and motivated individual with excellent policy analysis, project management experience, and stakeholder engagement skills to join the Youth Justice Act Implementation Team within Victoria Police - fixed term until 30 June 2027 . Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements. As the Senior Policy/Project Advisor your duties will include: Leading development of policy and strategic advice to senior and executive management Leading coordination of multiple project streams to enable successful implementation of multi-year youth justice reforms Developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, including collaborating with other Government Departments Identifying and actively managing emerging opportunities, issues, and risks that may impact implementation of reforms Fostering a positive team culture About you We are seeking applications from candidates with: Demonstrable experience and strong skills in communication Capacity to develop and contribute to robust and practical policy advice Ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders at differing levels to coordinate advice and responses on project deliverables and organisational positions while maintaining good relationships Demonstrable experience in project management Capacity to work collaboratively with team members and contribute to a productive and supportive organisational culture Demonstrated experience managing priorities and delivering to deadlines Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Requirements and relevant information: One (1) x fixed term until 30/06/2027, full time position. Part-time or other flexible work arrangements will be considered. This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands. There may be a requirement for some weekend work and travel within Victoria. 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. Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website or the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email. For further information on this role, please contact: Rebecca Halpin, Manager, Youth Justice Act Implementation on (03) 8335 0387 or at . 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 access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email or on (03) 8335 8082 . 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr