This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and obtain experience working as a Project Administrator in the Specialist Legal & Litigation Division (SLLD) of Legal Services at Victoria Police. Our vision is to be a centre of prosecutorial and legal excellence, with people who are recognised as being fair, just and valued partners in the Victorian justice system.

Victoria Police's Legal Services provides legal services and advice to support policing, courts, and the Victorian community. Legal Services is led by an Executive Director (who is also the organisation's General Counsel) and employs over 800 staff spread across four divisions – the Office of the Executive Director; the Specialist Legal and Litigation Division; the Courts & Prosecution Services Division; and the Legal Business Operations Division.

Positioned within the SLLD, the Employment Law Unit services the entirety of Victoria Police, providing legal advice on a range of employment, industrial and occupational health, and safety issues. The Unit also manages complaints and litigation arising out of the employment relationship, complaints and litigation initiated by members of the public were brought under federal or state discrimination legislation, and litigation involving WorkSafe.

The primary purpose of the Project Administrator - WorkCover Litigation Case Manager is to provide an effective case management function in relation to all litigation and potential litigation brought under Workers' Compensation legislation.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Provide efficient case management of a high volume of litigated matter
• Provide procedural advice on litigated or potentially litigated WorkCover matters
• Identify, source and facilitate the exchange of critical documents, including carrying out email audits and redactions as required
• Liaise with a range of stakeholders including Victoria Police personnel, the Claims Agent, law firms and investigators and potential witnesses
• Maintain a database on the status of matters, including critical documents requests and provide reports to management as required
• Attend court hearings and other related conferences in a case management capacity if required
• Participate in the ongoing development of the work unit to ensure that the processes assist in the efficient and effective management and administration of litigated WorkCover matters.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated case management experience, including strong organisation and file management skills
• Strong time management skills, the ability to prioritise competing tasks and to work to strict deadlines
• Well-developed oral and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to source information and documentation outside of own work area's control
• Knowledge of workers' compensation legislation, policies and procedures in relation to litigated workers' compensation matters
• Ability to work with limited supervision, be proactive and be a team player
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to consult and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in operating databases and computerised personnel/compensation systems.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• The salary range for a VPS3 role is $81,496 to $98,955 (covering salary ranges VPSG3.1 and VPSG3.2).  Although it is standard practice for selected candidates to commence at the base of the salary range, genuine consideration will be given to a commencement salary within the available range that is commensurate with the successful candidate's knowledge, skills and experiences. This will be subject to negotiations with the Hiring Manager in the course of the selection process and may include the provision of evidence of a higher income and/or supporting documentation (as required).
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• As a member of the Legal Services Department you will be located, on selection, at a specific office within a Division for a particular advertised opportunity.  However, given occasional legal service demand issues you may be required at times to undertake varied work within the Department.  This supports the Departments commitment to a flexible and deployable legal workforce and professional development opportunities in a range of legal domains.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• 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, 21 June 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (careers.vic.gov.au) or seek.com.au. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Stuart McKenzie on (03) 8533 0108 or stuart.mckenzie@police.vic.gov.au.

No recruitment agencies.

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 VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au 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