Committee Manager

Committee Manager

Department of the Legislative Council, Council Committees

• PoV 6.1 $138, % Superannuation
• Ongoing, full-time opportunity

During a typical day you will be:

• Leading and coordinating the committee's research and inquiry work, including shaping the direction and design of investigations.
• Conducting and overseeing high-level research and analysis on complex and sensitive issues to support committee deliberations.
• Preparing high-quality reports, discussion papers, correspondence and summaries of evidence presented to the committee.
• Liaising and negotiating with senior stakeholders across government, industry and the community, and briefing expert witnesses.
• Managing and mentoring research and administrative staff and overseeing the smooth delivery of committee operations and projects.

You will be a great fit for this role if:

You are an experienced professional who combines parliamentary knowledge with strong leadership and analytical skills.

• You have a sound understanding of Victoria's Westminster-style parliamentary system and its legislative and procedural frameworks.
• You excel in designing, directing and delivering complex research projects and public inquiries.
• You're a strategic thinker with strong analytical, writing and communication skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly.
• You're an effective leader who mentors and develops high-performing teams while building strong stakeholder relationships.

To read more, please find the position description attached.

About Us

At the Department of the Legislative Council, our employees are the key to our success. Together we deliver innovative, professional, impartial and apolitical services to support our elected representatives and the democratic process.

What we can offer you

At the Department of the Legislative Council, we offer a dynamic and supportive workplace where you can grow and make a real impact. You will take on meaningful work with opportunities for development, backed by a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration.

We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives.

Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.

When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.

Plus, with access to tailored learning programs and LinkedIn Learning, continuous growth is built into your role. Learn more about our benefits and opportunities here.

What happens next

We are accepting applications for this role until 11:59pm Wednesday 19 November 2025.

Candidates may be contacted throughout the advertising process with those shortlisted proceeding through to an initial phone interview stage.

From here successful candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview may take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD or online.

Accessibility & Diversity

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and will provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate at any stage in the recruitment process.

If you have the skills and potential to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you Please contact our Recruitment Team via email or on if you would like to discuss any adjustments to the process.

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Child Safe Standards

The parliamentary departments are committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the protections afforded to children in the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.