Adviser, Cabinet and Committees

1 month ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Premier and Cabinet Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 9 months

Organisation: Department of Premier and Cabinet

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/VG/1709878

An exciting nine month opportunity exists for an Adviser, Cabinet and Committees to join the Department of Premier and Cabinet Office.

The Cabinet Office plays a leadership role within DPC and across government. It provides specialist policy advice, and coordination and administrative support to facilitate informed Executive Government decision-making and compliance with Cabinet processes and protocols. The Cabinet Office is also responsible for ensuring the security and preservation of Cabinet records, managing correspondence, performance reporting of election commitments, monitoring VAGO audits and managing DPC's relationship with the Auditor-General.

As the Adviser, Cabinet and Committees, you will be an integral part of the DPC Cabinet Office, providing high-quality secretariat and administration services for the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials. You will assess and provide information and advice on Executive Government processes and guidelines, and prepare briefs, submissions, correspondence and reports on a range of complex and/or sensitive issues.

This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your stakeholder management, coordination and relationship building skills, and gain a valuable understanding of DPC's role as a central agency and its primary stakeholders.

**About you**
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian Government policies and processes relating to business management and service delivery.
- Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills, with an ability to forge partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**How to apply**

a resume; and
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

**Other relevant information**

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).

To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.



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