
Senior Advisor Briefings And Correspondence
4 weeks ago
Title: Senior Advisor Briefings And Correspondence Requisition ID: 7988 Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time Fixed Term Period: 15 months Location: Melbourne - CBDDate Posted: 17 Aug 2025 About Us We create thriving places and connected communities.
We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
People, Legal and Governance provides business enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.
About The Role This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 November 2026 We're seeking a skilled Senior Advisor, Briefings & Correspondence to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, timely, and accurate ministerial briefings, correspondence, and information.
Reporting to the Manager, Briefings & Correspondence, you'll work closely with ministerial offices, the Secretary's office, and senior executives to ensure the department and its agencies provide coordinated, insightful, and professional advice to portfolio ministers.
This role blends operational delivery with strategic oversight—identifying emerging issues, driving process improvements, and leading key initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
As the leader of a small, high-performing team, you'll guide and mentor staff to ensure ministerial products are prepared to the highest standard, reinforcing the department's reputation for excellence.
A full description of the Position accountabilities is available in the Position Description Provides effective leadership, people management and supports the development of capability across the team.
Supervises team outputs and assists in the allocation and prioritisation of work to ensure delivery against deadlines and quality standards.
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external business areas, and prioritises understanding stakeholder issues.
Drafts, edits and reviews policy and process documents, briefs, correspondence and other written materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, policy alignment and compliance.
Key Selection Criteria We are seeking a results-driven leader who excels at navigating complex political and organisational landscapes.
You will use your ability to influence through both formal and informal channels to ensure solutions align with the organisation's values, ethics, and legal obligations.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, you will identify common interests, build trusted partnerships, and deliver outcomes that reflect the priorities of diverse groups.
Your critical thinking skills will enable you to consider a broad range of issues, work across government, and develop sustainable, high-impact solutions.
In this role, you will lead by example—holding yourself and your team accountable to public sector values while driving performance and engagement.
You will foster collaboration between teams and departments, champion continuous improvement, and create an environment where innovation thrives.
With a proven ability to anticipate challenges, resolve issues, and recognise achievement, you will inspire those around you while ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes for stakeholders and the organisation.
To access the Position Description, please click here: DTP PD- Senior Advisor Briefings & Correspondence.pdf Qualifications And Experience Comprehensive knowledge and experience of government services, processes, and systems (mandatory).
Demonstrated experience in building networks and relationships (mandatory).
Relevant tertiary qualification (desirable).
Culture Value We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.
What we offer Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification.
Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply Click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.
If you encounter any issues, refer to our Quick Reference Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 1 September 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter.
All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact A/Manager, Briefings & Correspondence, Dani Feldman, dani.feldman@transport.vic.gov.au Important Information If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us by phone or email.
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