Project Officer - Victoria Police Academy

About the role

The Project Officer sits in Business Services Division, part of People Development in the Our People Directorate of Victoria Police, and reports to the Academy Operations Manager. The role provides project, governance and business support for the delivery of strategic and operational priorities, including project coordination, governance, strategic planning, compliance and business improvement. It contributes to the operation of the Victoria Police Academy and the training and career development programs for police officers, Protective Services Officers and Police Custody Officers. The position is based at the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate assigned projects and business initiatives, monitoring progress, milestones, risks, issues and deliverables.
• Support the Academy Operations Manager and divisional leadership with reports, briefs, presentations, correspondence, submissions and governance documentation.
• Lead and contribute to strategic planning, business continuity, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Carry out research and analysis to support project delivery, business planning and decision-making.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the Academy, People Development and Victoria Police.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve service delivery and business processes.
• Coordinate support for the Academy Services Manager for major events such as ceremonies and tours.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit or visa.
• Experience in governance, strategic planning, compliance, risk management or business continuity is highly regarded.
• Pre-employment checks, which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening, are required.

Required skills

• Project management and coordination, with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication, including preparing reports and briefs for senior stakeholders.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Experience with Microsoft Planner or similar project management tools is advantageous.

This is one full-time fixed-term position ending 16 October 2027 (parental leave backfill), with a salary of $100,894 to $114,476. Applications close midnight on 15 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website.