Principal Adviser

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Principal Adviser

  • Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)
  • Ongoing role
  • Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
  • Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Principal Adviser provides expert strategic advice and exceptional project management to enable high performance of the Economic Policy, Programs and Services Group in achieving its objectives of sustainable economic development and employment growth for Victoria.

The responsibilities of the Principal Adviser will include:

  • Using knowledge of structures, processes and culture of government, the sector and the department to develop policies and new program or project initiatives
  • Developing policy frameworks within area of expertise or responsibility based on defined organisational priorities
  • Routinely advising senior stakeholders on policy issues and solutions within a functional area

The Team

The position of Principal Adviser forms a part of the Office of the Deputy Secretary in the Economic Policy, Programs and Services group.

Economic Policy, Programs and Services Group (EPPS) supports delivery of sustainable economic development and employment growth for Victoria. The Group supports DJSIR's delivery of strategic priorities through the entirety of the policy and project lifecycle, by providing leadership and expertise in policy design, research, analysis and advice, project management, delivery and evaluation.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

  • Policy Design and Development: Builds trusting relationships with Senior Leaders across the VPS to engender support for proposals.
  • Working Collaboratively: Build a culture of collaboration across the organisation; Looks for and facilitates opportunities to collaborate with external stakeholders; Identifies and overcomes barriers to communication with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strategic Planning: Guides others through the strategic planning process, creating a shared vision for the future.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Marnie Stancliffe, Executive Assistant on or

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on , or via email at with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 14 September 2025.

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