Cabinet Services Advisor

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Other

Reference: 6389

**About the Role**

This position is responsible for managing the department’s Cabinet Committee business. It is also responsible for providing specialist advice to the Ministers’ offices, the Secretary, Executives and senior staff on Cabinet processes and protocols

PD link here Cabinet Services Advisor.pdf

**Position Outcomes / Accountabilities**
- Provide support for the department’s Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and legislative processes, including coordinating and preparing documents and maintaining sound records management of confidential and sensitive material.
- Liaise with and provide high quality advice to senior departmental staff, Ministers’ offices, other Victorian Government Departments and particularly the central agencies of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Treasury and Finance on all DTP related Cabinet and Cabinet Committee matters.
- Ensure the department’s Cabinet in Confidence (CIC) material is of a high quality and meets internal and DPC compliance requirements in regard to timeframes and format.
- Build and maintain effective relationships for gathering and disseminating information within DTP, Cabinet Secretariat, the Ministers’ Offices and other government departments.
- Assist with the training and development of Cabinet Services staff in the full range of tasks undertaken by the unit and deliver training session to DTP staff on process matters.
- Continually update and improve internal processes that enhance capacity to deliver an effective and efficient service.
- Provide support across the Governance & Portfolio Services Division as required.

**_ Key Selection Criteria_**

In this role, you’ll leverage **Partnering and Co-creation** to build strong, effective relationships with clients, customers, and the community, ensuring their insights drive problem-solving and solution development. Your **Systems Thinking** abilities will allow you to consider the broader context, break down complex challenges, and design informed actions. Using **Critical Thinking and Problem Solving**, you’ll objectively evaluate data, diverse viewpoints, and stakeholder needs to recommend strategic, well-rounded decisions.

You’ll bring a deep understanding of the **Political and Organisational Context**, navigating regulatory and legislative frameworks while balancing diverse perspectives to deliver fit-for-purpose outcomes. **Stakeholder Management** will be key as you identify and engage those impacted by decisions, keeping them informed and managing expectations effectively.

As a change leader, you’ll **Lead and Navigate Change** by clearly articulating the need for transformation, fostering support, and empowering individuals to achieve organizational goals.

If you are motivated by collaboration, adaptability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Desirable**
- **Good understanding of polices and issues in the DTP portfolio, as well as the Government’s overall policy objectives.
- Ability to provide high level advice on procedures and requirements in relation to Cabinet and Ministerial matters.

**What we offer**
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

**Culture Value**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close **11.59pm on**_: Monday, 20th of January 2025_**.