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 Project Officer will support the coordination and delivery of initiatives under the ERP. The role will contribute to key project activities including governance, assurance, and mobilisation, helping to ensure the project is well-positioned to progress through delivery in and structured and controlled manner. This includes assisting with project planning, maintaining project documentation, monitoring risks and issues, and supporting reporting requirements.
Working closely with the ERP Senior Project Officer, project team members, and stakeholders, the Project officer will provide day-to-day support to facilitate effective project delivery and governance. The role will assist in preparing briefings, status reports, governance artefacts, and stakeholder communications, while contributing to delivery readiness and implementation activities.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
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Manage aspects of assigned project activities and business initiatives under limited direction to support achievement of project objectives.
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Coordinate workshops, meetings, and project activities, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
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Support preparation of reports, analysis papers, and project documentation for governance and reporting purposes.
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Support Project Leads to maintain project artefacts in relation to governance, budget, scope, schedule, risks and issues, communication and stakeholders.
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Provide project coordination and delivery support to assist the Senior Project Officer and broader project team.
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Develop and maintain positive working relationships, ongoing communication, consultation and successful negotiations with key personnel across business units, Commands and Divisions as well as other police and Government agencies.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Proven project management support experience and capability including the ability to achieve objectives within tight timeframes.
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Ability to priorit ise tasks and complete tasks to meet deadlines under limited supervision.
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Ability to effectively and flexibly operate in a dynamic and fast paced project environment.
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Well-developed oral and written communication skills including the ability to write high quality written materials and brief team members and stakeholders.
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Ability to monitor stakeholder satisfaction and manage stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes for the stakeholder and project team.
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Ability to understand and apply relevant legislation, policies, public sector issues and procedures in a complex environment.
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Proven ability to use initiative to influence others to drive positive change in the work area.
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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 months 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, Thursday 9 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
