Position Details About the role:The VPS4 Quality Assurance Officer reports to the Quality Manager within the Quality Unit of the Uniform and Equipment Branch.The Uniform and Equipment Branch are responsible for delivering fit for purpose uniform and equipment to the organisation to ensure members can effectively and safely perform their duties.The Quality Assurance Officer is responsible for providing specialist technical advice, informing product specifications for procurement and the management of quality assurance processes with respect to uniform and equipment items.The role requires a sound understanding of quality management systems and actively manages the investigation of product quality related issues.Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.Your duties will include: Developing uniform and equipment technical specifications based on end user requirements,Researching and interpreting Australian and International Standards,Analysing test reports and product data to ensure products are compliant with the relevant Standards,Managing procurement evaluation activities and providing expert advice and oversight,Undertaking quality assurance tasks and managing the associated corrective actions, andDeveloping and maintaining quality assurance processes and procedures.As the successful applicant, you will have: Well-developed analytical, conceptual, communication and interpersonal skills with experience and ability to produce complex written reports.The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Experience with the management of quality assurance systemsDemonstrated experience developing and performing product evaluations.Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Sound knowledge of the public sector procurement legislation, frameworks, policy and practice.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.Requirements and relevant information: One x Full Time, Fixed Term position to 30/06/ available.This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 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: ResumeCompleted 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, 13 June .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).About Us:Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22, 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, 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.
