About the role:
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VPSG7 position
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One (1) fulltime, fixed term: 24 months after commencement
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Working within the Digital Delivery and Transformation Division (DDTD), Continuous Improvement Uplift and Technology (CIUT) located at the Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
The Digital Delivery and Transformation Division (DDTD) within CIUT provides a dedicated program and project management service to lead and manage the delivery of technology and digital solutions that support Victoria Police's strategic objectives and enable its mission to keep members, employees, and the community safe.
A priority Victorian Government initiative is the upgrade of Victoria Police's information system to integrate with the National Firearms Register, providing timely access to accurate firearms information, enhancing community safety.
The Licensing and Registration Management System (LRMS) Program aims to deliver a modern and contemporary information system that enables the end-to-end management of firearms, private security, and weapons; provide a core licensing, compliance, and regulatory platform capable and effective in managing and controlling large volumes of transactions; and integrate with partner agency systems like Services Victoria and the National Firearms Register.
The VPS7 Program Director will lead the delivery of LRMS, accountable for end-to-end program execution, blending structure program governance with agile solution delivery. The VPS7 Program Director will drive strategic planning, lead and oversee multidisciplinary delivery streams, and engage broadly across Victoria Police and external partners.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
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Lead the end-to-end delivery of the multi-year LRMS Program, replacing a legacy platform and delivering a modern and contemporary information system.
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Establish and maintain robust program governance, controls, and reporting, aligning to Victorian Government and Victoria Police standards and enterprise expectations.
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Develop and manage the integrated program plan, ensuring alignment between traditional program governance and agile delivery streams.
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Provide strategic leadership across all workstreams including systems integration, business integration, organisational change management, testing, and business and service transition.
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Drive effective hybrid delivery practices, embedding agile delivery within a structured program framework.
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Oversee progr am financials, including budget management, forecasting, and benefits realisation.
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Lead proactive risk and issue management, including escalation to executive governance forums where required.
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Engage and influence stakeholders at executive and operational levels across Victoria Police, government, and delivery partners.
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Ensure alignment between technology delivery and business outcomes, with strong focus on user and operational needs.
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Lead and mentor a team of senior leaders and specialists, driving high performance across all program delivery functions.
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Contribute to enterprise delivery capability uplift, including the development and continuous improvement of governance and delivery frameworks, and mentoring and support of broader project delivery and support cohort.
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Represent Victoria Police at internal and external forums where required, building credibility and supporting strategic partnerships and outcomes.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, multi-year technology transformation programs in complex or highly regulated environments.
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Proven ability to deliver using a hybrid model, with strong understanding of both waterfall governance and agile delivery methodologies.
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Extensive experience in program governance, planning, financial management, and benefits realisation at enterprise scale.
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Strong leadership capability with experience managing multi-disciplinary senior teams and concurrent delivery streams.
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Demonstrated success delivering enterprise platforms or systems implementations, ideally involving workflow, registration, or case management systems.
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Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at executive and cross-agency levels.
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Strong commercial and delivery acumen, including vendor management, procurement, and contract oversight.
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Deep understanding of organisational change, business readiness, and transition to operations.
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Proven ability to build, mentor, and uplift capability across program teams and broader program and project delivery communities.
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Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including establishing and enhancing delivery frameworks, governance practices, and ways of working.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex delivery into clear strategic and business outcomes.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, IT, or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications or delivery certifications (e.g. Prince2, SAFe).
Requirements and relevant information:
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One (1) x full-time, fixed-term position available for 24 months.
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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 applicant 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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Cover Letter (includes Response to the Key Selection Criteria – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement)
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Resume
Applications close midnight, Monday 20 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.
For further information, please contact:
Allison Binder on
0417 955 402 or email
[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 have a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting o f 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
