SENIOR POLICY AND RESEARCH OFFICER

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as Senior Policy and Research Officer.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Senior Policy and Research Officers are responsible for leading work to achieve the ANZPAA Strategy and Business Plan. The position assists with stakeholder engagement, research, problem solving, innovation, and supports workshops and consultation meetings. The position will be responsible for preparing briefings, reports, presentations, and leading projects where required.

The ideal Senior Policy and Research Officer will have a demonstrated interest in and understanding of policing. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills to build trusting relationships with stakeholders and team members alike. They will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, including problem solving, strategic and critical thinking. They will be confident and engaging facilitators and presenters who enjoy supporting others to achieve first class outcomes.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• a strong interest in futures thinking
• a desire to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
• the ability to actively engage, innovative, negotiate and apply critical thinking
• a capacity for collaborating, mentoring, and supporting a high performing team culture
• experience collaborating with senior executives and leaders, preferably in a policing or similar environment.

The closing date for applications is midnight 30 March 2025. This permanent full-time position is open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. All applications should include:

• A cover letter (max. two pages) that addresses the key capabilities outlined in the attached position description.
• Your resume (max. three pages).

Selected candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. Intra- or inter-state travel may be required in future. ANZPAA supports hybrid working arrangements.

ANZPAA is organisational a division of Victoria Police. Any currently Victoria Police employees seeking to apply for the role would have the ability to transfer internally should they be successful.