Organisational Change Manager

Australia's firearm 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) Implementation Program commenced. The NFR will function as a unified system 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:

We're looking for an experienced Organisational Change Manager (OCM) to support the delivery of a major national technology transformational program. The focus is on driving successful adoption of the new policies, processes, services and systems in support of the National Firearms Register.

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

Your duties will include:

• Lead end-to-end change management involving multiple project streams and functions.
• Partner closely with internal functions and project delivery teams to understand impacts and ensure effective change planning and execution.
• Lead the development and delivery of change artefacts - including change impact assessments, communications and training plans, stakeholder engagement plan and business readiness assessments.
• Support the development of the program delivery plan and aligning multiple streams that sit within the program.
• Build strong relationships across a broad stakeholder group, from senior management level -level through to frontline employees and external stakeholders and clients.
• Monitor and manage change risks and issues, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines and milestones.

About You:

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Able to respond to organisational change and pressures in a measured way.
• Ability to plan and prioritise by effectively and consistently prioritising work and delivering key accountabilities.
• Able to problem solve and demonstrate decision making by thinking critically to identify the core of problems and issues and make considered and timely decisions.
• Effectively communicate with confidence in both verbal and written formats to a range of audiences.
• Ability to create buy-in, agreement and support with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in change planning and implementation, as well as project management methodologies.

Further Information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position until 30 June 2028 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 response to the below two questions:

Question 1: What change management methodologies are you most familiar with, and how have you applied one of them in support of a large program/project?

Question 2: Describe a time when you have had to accelerate a change process due to external pressures (e.g., meet external milestones/timeframes s)? Describe the situation and how you adapted your strategy.

Applications close midnight, Thursday 4 September 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: Pauline Li on (03) 8335 7624 orPauline.Li@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.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps