Australia's firearms regulations are widely regarded as a global benchmark, yet systematic gaps remain and addressing them is key to preventing future firearm related tragedies.
On 1 July 2024, the National Firearms Register (NFR) Program commenced. The NFR will function as a unified system drawing information from existing Commonwealth, state and territory firearms registries, portals and management platforms into one centralised database. This will provide national oversight by providing a clear end-to-end view of firearms, ownership and licensing information across all states and territories. The NFR will enhance police and community safety and improve law enforcement capability.
About the role:
The Senior Business Analyst is instrumental in bridging the gap between technical and business stakeholders and facilitating cross-function team collaboration. By using your sound business analyst skills being able to translate complex technical and policy concepts into meaningful business requirements, procedures and/or advice to drive project delivery outcomes. You will also use your sound interpersonal skills in being able to engage at all levels with key stakeholders and other partner agencies. Your role may extend to developing business cases, defining business processes, and guiding change, this role will make a real impact in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment and lead to the successful delivery of the NFR at Victoria Police.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
* Lead and manage the analysis of complex initiatives, using appropriate tools and techniques.
* Build and maintain strong effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop a sound understanding of stakeholder needs, whilst balancing project outcomes and business requirements.
* Effectively manage change with minimal disruption to key systems and business as usual requirements
* Provide sound systems advice and long-term strategic planning to senior management, demonstrating innovation, problem solving and operational thinking.
* Utilise agile methodology, excellent communication and influencing skills to effectively translate complex issues and solutions that provide value.
* Ensure effective issue escalation to senior management where there is a significant threat to delivery
* Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time-to-time.
About You:
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
* Experience performing business analysis activities within large scale programs / projects.
* Knowledge in, and an ability to provide sound advice and recommendations on the application of appropriate business analysis techniques, methodologies and tools.
* Proven effective consultation, facilitation, written and oral communication skills for use in a program / project delivery environment.
* Well-developed analytical, problem solving and organisational skills with an ability to meet priorities, and competing deadlines, whilst using sound judgement in decision making.
* Demonstrated experience in organisational change initiatives involving procedural, structural or technological transitions.
* Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Technical experience in developing scripts in support of cleansing data and/or working with big data would be an advantage.
Further Information:
* One (1) x full-time,3 year fixed term 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
* Cover Letter including your responses to the below two questions:
Question 1: How would you update or improve a critical process that was initially formed around out-of-date technology including approaches you would consider in exploring multiple options and proposing a recommended way forward?
Question 2: Describe a time you had to convince management or a key stakeholder to take or change action based on analysis of a large dataset. What was the outcome of your approach?
Applications close midnight, Wednesday 13 August 2025.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: Varuna Weerasekera on (03) 8335 7726 or varuna.weerasekera@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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