**About the role**:
An exciting opportunity exists for a high-performing and motivated individual with strong project management experience and stakeholder engagement skills to join the Youth Justice Act Implementation Team within Victoria Police - **fixed term until 30 June 2027**. Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
**About the role**
You will form part of a small, dedicated team responsible for coordinating and managing implementation of reforms arising from the _Youth Justice Act 2024 _for Victoria Police. The Project Officer will support the work of Victoria Police in delivering multi-year reforms. In this role, you will be required to support project development and management, stakeholder collaboration, deliver outcomes within strict timeframes, absorb information quickly and provide succinct and accurate advice.
**As the Project Officer your duties will include**:
- Supporting project management work including project governance, reporting, monitoring and planning
- Supporting coordination of multiple project streams to enable successful implementation of multi-year youth justice reforms
- Supporting the identification of issues and risks that may impact implementation of the reforms
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
- Contributing to a positive team culture
**About you**
- Strong skills in communication
- Ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders
- Capacity to work collaboratively with team members and contribute to a productive and supportive organisational culture
- Ability to work across multiple project streams
- Demonstratable experience in project management
- Demonstratable experience in managing priorities and delivering to deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
**Requirements and relevant information**:
- One (1) x fixed term until 30/06/2027, full time position. Part-time or other flexible work arrangements will be considered.
- 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.
- **Resume**:
**Applications close midnight 16 February 2025.**
**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.