Advisor

2 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

**THE ROLE**

Working within the high-performing and collaborative Office of the Secretary team, the Advisor provides high quality advice and support to the Secretary on a range of issues. The Advisor brings critical thinking skills, analysis and the ability to test assumptions to their work, and is able to operate with discretion, diplomacy and clarity. The Advisor plays a key role in supporting the quality of briefings and timely delivery of materials to the Secretary, portfolio ministers and external stakeholders, and works closely with the Deputy Secretary Offices to uplift briefing quality and processes. The Advisor also supports the Secretary by coordinating briefings for Secretary meetings with ministers. The position regularly liaises with a wide range of internal stakeholders and operates with a high level of professionalism, initiative and collaboration.

This role operates in a complex and demanding environment, requiring capacity to effectively work as part of a team with attention to detail, liaise effectively with senior executives and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who is:

- Passionate about the work of the department and looking for an opportunity to gain wide insights into the department's portfolios.
- A critical thinker who is seeking opportunity to broaden understanding of government processes and portfolio expertise.
- Driven to achieve high standards and effectively engage with stakeholders to get results.
- Ready to strengthen conceptual and analytical abilities and writing skills in a whole of department context.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a very dynamic, demanding and changing environment.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Develop, maintain and enhance key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Ministers' offices, central agencies and departmental staff.
- Contribute to strategic projects led by the Office of the Secretary, working with a high level of accountability and confidentiality.
- Provide quality assurance in both technical and conceptual domains for departmental briefings to ensure high quality, accurate advice is provided to the Secretary and Ministers.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**COVID-19 VACCINATION**
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current **ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice**, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

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