About the role:
This is a new position created as an organisational priority and commitment to developing the organisations’ data analytics capability. The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is the organisation’s senior executive accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, ethical assurance and value realisation of enterprise data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). The role ensures that data and AI are used lawfully, ethically, transparently and explainable way to enhance operational policing, intelligence-led decision-making, organisational performance and public trust.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Set strategic direction for data, analytics, and intelligence across the organisation.
- Establish data governance structures, policies, and standards.
- Oversee development of analytical products that support operational and strategic decision-
- Ensure compliance with privacy, human rights, and information legislation.
- Provide executive advice on data, technology, and ethical risk.
- Lead organisational change to improve data maturity and capability.
- Approve data sharing agreements and analytic methodologies.
- Sponsor major data and analytics programs and investments.
- Manage budgets, contracts, and performance of data functions.
- Prepare executive briefs, submissions, and reports.
- Represent the organisation at senior governance and inter-agency forums.
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Extensive senior leadership experience in data, analytics, intelligence, or information governance.
- Demonstrated experience in complex, high-risk, regulated environments (e.g., law enforcement, justice, defence, or government).
- Strong understanding of privacy, ethics, and human rights in data use.
- Tertiary qualifications in data science, analytics, information management, law, public administration, or related field.
Further Information:
- One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
- VPSG7 salary range.
- This position is 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.
- 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
- 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, Thursday 9 July 2026.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information, please contact: Kirsten WILLIAMS on 0400 107 637 or Kirsten.Williams@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
