About the role:

Service Delivery Transformation Command (SDTC) is a specialist area within Victoria Police that works across the organisation to design, develop and implement a service delivery and operating model that will better enable Victoria Police to serve the community.

This position sits within the Staff Allocation Model (SAM) team at SDTC. The SAM is a data-driven tool used to inform the allocation of resources across all employment streams within Victoria Police. The model uses key demand inputs to allocate resources in line with demand and deployment priorities within a baseline service level framework.

The VPS4 position will play a key role in the ongoing development of the SAM, driving collection and analysis of data vital for the assessment of demand pressures and resourcing needs. The position will work with key technical and non-technical stakeholders to establish and drive effective working relationships to support the collection, analysis and reporting of data and related advice.

The position is part of a small team of technical specialists and support staff, led by an Inspector.

The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, good interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

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

Your duties will include:

• Developing an understanding of the organisation's structure and operating model, collating data from stakeholders and data custodians and undertaking quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy and consistency of data outputs.
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of the Victoria Police data environment, documenting data processes and maintaining data dictionaries to identify limitations and strengths of data holdings, ensuring business continuity, and enabling high accuracy and reliability of data for analysis.
• Performing data analysis to provide insight into demand impacting police resourcing across all employment streams in Victoria Police, including identifying key questions and conduct exploratory data analysis.
• Delivering custom data extracts including database querying, data reconciliation and quality assurance.
• Identifying data gaps and opportunities for improved collection and analysis.
• Working as part of a team to workshop issues and challenges in the development of the model, as well as ad-hoc analysis and scenario exploration.
• Supporting the delivery of planning and outcome-related documents and reports, including project documentation, overviews, summaries, and briefings.
• Other duties as directed by the team manager.

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: 

• Strong written and oral communication and highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to self-motivate and operate as part of a high-performing team.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to conduct research, critically assess collated data and information, and report on findings.
• A passion for data and problem solving.
• The ability to think outside the box and bring innovations to address data gaps and challenges in areas of the model that are yet to be matured.
• Strong resilience and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines for deliverables.

Further 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 candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• 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:

• 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, Wednesday 19 November 2024.

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

For further information, please contact: Superintendent Justin Cornford on 0419763336 or justin.cornford@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