We are seeking an experienced Policy Lead for a large-scale multi-year transformation program.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of the Licensing and Registration Management System (LRMS), supporting the transition from a legacy licensing and registration system to a modern digital platform.
Working at the intersection of policy, legislation and technology, you will help ensure the program responds to emerging firearms reforms and delivers a solution that supports future business and regulatory requirements.
The delivery of LRMS is a key Victorian Government priority that will integrate with the National Firearms Register, providing timely access to accurate firearms information, and strengthening community safety across Victoria and Australia.
About the role:
The Policy Lead provides strategic policy and legislative advice to support the design and delivery of LRMS within a complex and evolving reform environment.
Working within a complex and fast-moving reform environment, you will provide strategic policy and legislative advice to inform system design decisions while navigating evolving legislative reforms, national initiatives and emerging government priorities.
You will work closely with business subject matter experts, legal and policy stakeholders, technical delivery teams, and external partners to assess how legislative requirements can be operationalised through system functionality and business processes.
A key challenge of the role is balancing the delivery of a technology program with a tight implementation timeframe against a legislative landscape that continues to evolve. You will be required to identify legislative risks, assess policy implications, develop options and recommendations, and support decision-making where legislation, policy settings or enabling technology capabilities are not yet fully settled.
The successful applicant will be comfortable working with ambiguity, translating complex legislative and policy requirements into practical system and operational outcomes, and influencing decisions across business, legal, policy and technology domains.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Lead legislative and policy analysis relating to firearms licensing and national firearms reform initiatives, and assess the impact on LRMS requirements, system design and operational processes.
- Provide strategic advice on legislative, regulatory, privacy, information collection, identity verification and information sharing frameworks, translating legislative requirements into clear business rules, user stories and implementation guidance.
- Partner with executives, business leads, technical teams and external stakeholders to develop, implement and maintain policies, standards, frameworks and supporting guidance documentation.
- Identify and manage legislative, regulatory and policy risks arising from reform initiatives and system design decisions, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Prepare high-quality policy papers, impact assessments, briefings and recommendations for governance forums and senior decision-makers.
- Monitoring emerging regulatory and industry trends and assess potential impacts on the transformation program.
About You:
You are an experienced policy professional with:
- A demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legislation within a large-scale reform or transformation or technology program.
- Significant experience in policy development in a government or regulated environment.
- A demonstrated ability to provide strategic and conceptual thinking and analysis to solve complex problems and contribute to effective outcomes.
- An excellent communication, consultation and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated capacity to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- A strong judgement, initiative and the confidence to challenge constructively and provide high quality advice in short timeframes.
- A demonstrated people leadership, managing competing priorities and championing change.
Further Information:
- One (1) x full-time, fixed term position until 30/09/2028 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 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, Sunday 6 September 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: Pauline Li on (03) 8335 7624 or [email protected].
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 [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6004.
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."
If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
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