Senior Business Analyst (VPSG5)

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for two Senior Business Analysts to join Victoria Police's Financial Sustainability Program Office (FSPO). The FSPO sits within the Investment Management and Reporting Department and supports the delivery of strategies that enhance financial sustainability in the organisation. The Senior Business Analysts will provide specialist advice and solutions relating to the overall work program. Working in a dynamic and high-performing team environment, the roles will support the broader Financial Sustainability leadership team.

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

Your duties will include:

• Performing in-depth analysis, determining requirements and helping to define and validate business needs.
• Presenting and explaining complex information in a way that can be readily understood by different audiences.
• Creating project plans, presentations and strategy papers that outline options for decisions, updating status reports and writing submissions that cover reporting obligations.
• Conducting meetings and facilitating workshops to ensure effective stakeholder engagement, requirement gathering, analysis and quality project delivery.
• Monitoring interdependencies within the program and influences in the external environment.
• Actively participating in risk and issues management.
• Undertaking other tasks as required.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Advanced stakeholder management skills.
• High level communication skills.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Visio.
• A relevant qualification and/or accreditation.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Two positions available, located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• In accordance with the Acting Chief Health Officer's Direction - COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, you are required to be fully vaccinated and your employment with Victoria Police is subject to proof of vaccination.

Your application must include:

• Cover letter (including any nominated preferred position)
• Resume
• Completed 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, Wednesday 8 December 2021.

For further information on this role please contact: Laurence Blake on (03) 8335 5897 or via email laurence.blake@police.vic.gov.au.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek (Seek apply button will divert you to Careers website).
Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8081.

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.

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.

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