Project Officer

**About the role**:
The Conducted Energy Device (CED) Program is responsible for equipping frontline police and Protective Service Officers (PSOs) with CEDs through a state-wide deployment.
Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics, this newly created role is responsible for ensuring inventory levels are maintained sufficiently, the tracking of stock, management of orders and developing supplier relationships. The role will also develop and implement logistics plans to optimise processes and improve efficiency, whilst communicating and collaborating with various stakeholders including customers and internal teams.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
**Your duties will include**:
The Project Officer is required within the Supply Chain and Logistics Branch to:

- Management of strategic projects and logistics.
- Manage the logistics including CED ancillary items that Collingwood will be warehousing and distributing.
- Oracle system creation of all new items to be added to inventory for BAU ordering.
- Review and management of current CED auxiliary items (cartridges, holsters etc)
- Disposal of obsolete items.
- Contractual assistance such as inventory forecasting and ordering with suppliers.
- Maintenance of control numbers, contract expenditure and contract relationship management.

**As the successful applicant, you will have**:

- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into frontline service delivery and achieve desired outcomes and results.
- Proven ability to implement, evaluate and improve service delivery to achieve the best outcomes for service users.
- High level communication skills, including the ability to write high level, concise reports, briefs, and correspondence.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the proven ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- 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 (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
- This position is located at Collingwood with some time at the Victoria Police Centre in 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.
- Resume
- A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria - found in the position description attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, Monday 21 October 2024.
**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.”