About the role: A full time, Fixed term position to 30/06/2026 is available.
Victoria Police is seeking a Project Officer to support the successful delivery of new police stations over the next 18 months.
This role will work within the Facilities Division of Victoria Police and report to the Project Director, Capital Build.
The project officer will be assisting the following projects: * Narre Warren Police Station Major refurbishment * New Clyde North Police Station.
Facilities Division within Victoria Police, plans, builds, and maintains police stations, buildings, and facilities throughout Victoria.
Situated within the Capital works unit, this role reports directly to the Project Director and is a key member of team.
The successful candidate will be required to engage with Executive and operational level stakeholders.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include: * Managing the delivery of construction projects using an appropriate project management methodology.
* Identifying and managing project risks including maintaining a risk register.
* Prepare reports and papers such as weekly and monthly reports, ministerial and steering committee reports.
* Attend design and construction meetings and positively contribute to influence delivery of projects on time and within budget.
* Conduct regular site inspections and report on progress.
* Chairing and presenting in meetings to stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
* Report on project budget, review and report on expenditure and assisting with contract management.
* Raising purchase orders and ensuring timely processing of invoices.
* Engaging effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to drive quality outcomes.
* Contributing to a positive work environment.
As the successful applicant, you will have: * Demonstrated experience in delivering capital works or major projects.
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to read and understand technical drawings and construction plans.
* Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and effectively mitigating risks.
* Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficient in the use of Oracle Aconex, SharePoint, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project.
* Ability to engage with consultants, contractors and stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to work under pressure, including occasionally under tight timeframes.
* Ability to work autonomously, use your own initiative, and be self-motivated and driven.
* Have a positive can-do attitude.
* A strong commitment to Operational Health and Safety and awareness of working on a construction site.
* A strong commitment to Operational Infrastructure Department's strategy goals - supporting our people and embracing customer centricity, innovation and collaboration in our delivery of services.
* A current driver's licence is required to attend site visits.
* A construction induction card or willingness to obtain one.
* Relevant qualifications and/or professional accreditations in construction and/or project management is desired.
Requirements and relevant information: * One (1) x full-time, Fixed Term position to 30/06/2026 is available.
* This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
* This position will be required to attend weekly and fortnightly site visits in Narre Warren and Clyde North and supports working from home for a maximum of two days a week.
* 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 * 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, Sunday 1 December 2024.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek.
Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information, please contact: Kurvin Ramessur or ******.
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, please contact VPS Recruitment via email ****** or on (03) 8335 8082.
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.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police.
We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps