Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12007
About Us
We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for First Peoples, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and the Special Minister of State, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.
DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DPC’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:
About the Branch
The Public Administration group supports the Victorian Government and the DPC Secretary with expertise in public sector governance, strategic communication, protocol and intergovernmental relations, and advice on legal issues and legislation. The group also provides whole of government leadership and coordination in these areas. In doing so, the group gives special attention to the institutions and systems of Westminster government, including the operation of Cabinet and the Victorian Executive Council, and relationships with the Office of the Governor, Parliament, Chief Parliamentary Counsel, the Victorian Electoral Commission and the Victorian Public Sector Commission.
About the Role
The Adviser, First Peoples State Relations communications is responsible for providing high-quality and effective communications, issues and risk management, media, event services and advice to stakeholders to support the delivery of government priorities for the First Peoples portfolio.
Key Accountabilities
Desirable requirements
This is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Monday, 12 October 2026. All applications should include:
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.