About the role:

Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) is a specialist area within Victoria Police that works with partner agencies to investigate, disrupt and mitigate the risk of terrorism and politically motivated violence in Victoria. CTC is comprised of three Divisions; Business Services, Capability and Operations. The Business Services Division is a key point of contact in relation to business, finance, administration, project and IT support and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality business outcomes and governance in support of Command and management initiatives.

The Senior Project Officer will primarily work alongside the Countering Violent Extremism Unit, supporting their project management needs through the development of project scopes, funding proposals, and detailed project plans. This role will involve gathering and refining user and business requirements and leading the development of procurement and tender documentation. Additionally, CTC manages several contracts related to ICT and community organisations, and the Senior Project Officer will take responsibility for implementing the contract management framework, including governance, reporting, and meeting coordination, while leading end-to-end procurement activities to support ongoing contract management.

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

Your duties will include:

• Development of project management artefacts including project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, stakeholder registers etc.
• Preparing procurement and tender documentation and assisting with contract negotiations as necessary.
• Providing advice and recommendations on contractual, commercial, financial, and related issues in connection to procurement and contract administration
• Developing contract management processes, guidelines, reporting and governance frameworks
• Liaising with suppliers to drive performance and compliance with key performance indicators and service level agreements
• Providing contract management and administration functions to support the delivery of project/command objectives
• Contributing to the commercial aspects of the procurement process, subsequent contract management and administration
• Preparation of project reports for senior stakeholders
• Working closely with stakeholders to develop user and requirements

About You:

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

• Experience in undertaking end to end procurement activities within the Government sector Experience leading small projects from initiation to closure
• Experience with the implementation of contract management and administration functions, such as contract management systems and processes and procurement
• Highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability and experience to liaise and negotiate complex issues, effectively lead change management and obtain cooperation from a range of major internal and external stakeholders.
• Extensive internal and external stakeholder consultation and coordination skills in relation to project management
• Innovative thinking and problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position to 30 June 2027 available.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen
• 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, 11 January 2026.

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

For further information, please contact: Lara Gowans (03) 8335 8652) or lara.gowans@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.

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