About the role:
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a collection of integrated applications or modules. These are designed to automate the business operations of an organisation (especially in the area of accounting and human resources). This helps the enterprise manage more effectively activities related to the delivery of core services alongside organisational engagement with a multitude of partners and stakeholders.
The Senior Project Officer will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of ERP initiatives, providing project leadership and coordination across the complex activities associated with the implementation of new enterprise systems. The role will be responsible for driving key project deliverables, supporting effective governance and assurance processes, managing risks and issues, and ensuring project outcomes are achieved.
Working closely with the ERP Program Director, project team members, and stakeholders, the Senior Project officer will build strong relationships across the organisation to facilitate collaboration, manage competing priorities and support the successful implementation and adoption of new systems and processes.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
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Provide a Senior Project Officer capability to support end-to-end reporting, governance oversight and cross-functional coordination
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Lead program reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely status updates across workstreams.
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Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders and negotiate with internal and external potential sources of information in order to obtain assistance in the provision of timely and accurate strategic advice.
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Develop high-quality executive materials (briefings, papers, presentations).
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Require well-developed judgement, autonomy and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple senior stakeholders.
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Strengthen governance and stakeholder engagement, reporting directly to the Program Director.
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Provide leadership to 1–2 staff, uplifting reporting quality and program coordination capability.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating complex project activities, including planning, governance, risk management, and delivery of project outcomes.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships, influence decision-making, and effectively liaise with senior leaders and project teams.
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Proving ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment, exercising sound judgement and initiative to drive project outcomes and support successful implementation.
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Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills to identify issues, manage risks and drive successful project outcomes.
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Experience supporting business transformation initiatives, including the implementation of new enterprise systems, processes and ways of working,
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Experience working with cross-functional teams to support the delivery, adoption and successful implementation of new systems and business processes.
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A relevant tertiary education would be desirable, but not essential.
Further Information:
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One (1) x full-time, fixed term, 12 month position available.
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This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
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Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may includ e fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
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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:
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Resume
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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, Monday 13 July 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
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.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
