About the role:

The Legislative Policy Unit is responsible for crafting Victoria Police's response to all of the Government's proposed legislative reforms and also its own proactive requests for law reform, ensuring a consistent and considered organisational position is presented. We are a busy team offering an outstanding quality of work and a great diversity of issues - on any given day you could work on major and organised crime, firearms, covert services, forensics, road safety, family violence, just to name a few.

Our unit is visible throughout the entire organisation and its work directly contributes to community safety.

The main objectives of our unit are to:

• consider legislative or policy proposals initiated outside Victoria Police and develop responses to external agencies and bodies.
• assess, develop and manage internal requests for legislative change.
• coordinate responses to Cabinet submissions.
• advocate for, and negotiate, positive reform outcomes for policing and community safety.
• provide advice and support on legislative changes across Victoria Police.

The unit sits within the Policy and Legislation Division (PLD). PLD is a dynamic and high-performing division that operates across the policy life cycle from initiation, development and implementation of legislative reform at a national and state level, through to the development of organisational policy. It also provides executive advisory services. PLD staff are agile, giving you the opportunity to work across multiple functions and subject matters to support the broader team in delivering organisational priorities. PLD has a strong culture of service excellence, teamwork, inclusion and support across work units to achieve positive outcomes for Victoria Police and the wider community.

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

Your duties will include:

• Provide advice on issues of government policy, legislation and cross-agency/inter-jurisdictional engagement.
• Support the management and coordination of responses to legislative change proposals from Government, including through the development of whole of organisation responses to Cabinet submissions within tight timelines.
• Identify, monitor and assess legislative trends and changes which may impact on the strategic direction of the organisation and inform the establishment of a legislative development agenda.
• Prepare high quality written briefs to ensure the delivery of authoritative and informed policy advice and options for the Executive Leadership Board regarding legislative issues affecting contemporary policing.
• Undertake high level research and critical analysis.
• Build and sustain partnerships and networks with key internal and external stakeholders to assist with meeting organisational objectives.
• Perform duties more broadly across PLD to support legislative proposals and reforms, implementation and/or other necessary duties to enable enhanced interoperability.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Proven experience in the development of complex policies, procedures and guidelines and the ability to provide policy advice to government, senior levels of an organisation and key external stakeholders.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively negotiate complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, maintaining and strengthening relationships, both internally and externally, with key clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction and constructively manage stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes.
• Legal qualifications are not mandatory but will be highly regarded.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
• 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.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 19 November 2025.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: A/Assistant Director Meagan Murphy at 03 85331811 meagan.murphy@police.vic.gov.au

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