About the role:
The Master Scheduleris a key EPMO role responsible for assuring the quality, integrity and consistency of project and program schedules across Victoria Police, enabling clear, evidence-based governance and decision-making. The role leads schedule assurance, portfolio reporting and continuous improvement, working closely with the EPMO Director, Project and Program Managers, and other EPMO practice managers to provide an integrated view of delivery performance, risks and dependencies.
Core initiatives include monthly schedule assurance reviews, portfolio-level reporting, supporting recovery planning, and uplifting scheduling standards, tools and practices across the organisation. Victoria Police encourage applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ communities, recognising that diverse perspectives strengthen outcomes for the community.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Conduct regular reviews of project and program schedules to check accuracy, dependencies, milestones and timelines.
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Identify delays, risks and inconsistencies, and provide clear advice to support decision-making.
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Prepare and deliver portfolio-level schedule reports, highlighting performance, risks and areas requiring attention.
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Work closely with project and program managers to improve schedule quality and support recovery planning where needed.
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Maintain and improve scheduling tools, templates and reporting practices to ensure consistency across projects.
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Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to support consistent and reliable scheduling practices.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining and monitoring complex project and program schedules, including managing dependencies, milestones and delivery timelines.
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Strong ability to analyse schedule performance, identify risks and delays, and provide clear reporting to support decision-making.
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Proven experience applying schedule assurance practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability across projects.
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Experience improving scheduling tools, templates or processes to support consistent delivery practices
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Ability to work effectively with stakeholders to support coordinated delivery and resolve scheduling issues
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Effective verbal communication is an asset, and we encourage applicants with diverse communication abilities
Further Information:
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One (1) x full-time, ongoing 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 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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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, Wednesday 8 July 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact:
Lori Hill on
(03) 9265 3257 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.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
