About the role:
The Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Unit aims to reduce the risk of individuals from becoming or remaining violent extremists and to address the social impacts of violent extremism.
The Communications Officer will support the CVE Unit by developing communications products for the purposes of:
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Raising awareness of violent extremism, radicalisation pathways, and available CVE supports.
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Building the resilience of communities to violent extremism.
The CVE Unit reports to the CVE Unit Inspector and sits within the Capability Division, Counter Terrorism group in Crime & Counter Terrorism Investigation Services.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
The Communications Officer is responsible for:
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Assisting the management/project team in the development of Communications projects in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
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Developing a Communications Plan for the projects in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
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Managing projects that contribute to the delivery of the Communications Plan.
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Compiling, producing and editing professional communications associated with the program/project and the group/functional area as required, ensuring all communications are in accordance with Victoria Police guidelines and standards.
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Actively engaging with stakeholders to ensure that communications plans are successfully implemented and evaluated.
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Assisting in the planning and coordination of stakeholder engagement activities, such as meetings, workshops, focus groups, training and presentations.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Experience using software to develop high quality presentations and other communications products.
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Experience managing projects in relation to communications/ raising awareness.
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Experience managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Further Information:
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One (1) x part-time 0.7 FTE, fixed-term position available until 30 June 2028. Hours and working days are negotiable.
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As the position is part time, the salary plus superannuation will be pro rata.
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This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include 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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Response to the Key Selection Criteria – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Sunday 16 August 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.
For further information, please contact:
Kat Hoggett on
(03) 0436 607 208 [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 commit ment 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
