Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7784
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
People, Legal & Governance is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for providing business-enabling people and corporate services functions to drive a high-performance culture and to support integrated operations.
About the Role
Full time – Fixed Term (26/02/2026)
The Cabinet Services Advisor 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.
To access the position description, please click link here.
Position Outcomes
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
The Cabinet Services Advisor will demonstrate a deep understanding of Government processes, systems, and Cabinet or similar support services, applying their expertise to ensure efficient and effective outcomes. They will bring excellent organisational skills and work collaboratively within a team to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines. With strong verbal and written communication abilities, including keen attention to detail, the Advisor will build and maintain productive relationships across the department, Ministers’ offices, and other government agencies. Operating with discretion and sound judgement, the Advisor will manage sensitive and confidential issues under pressure while contributing innovative ideas and showing flexibility in delivering practical, solutions-focused outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Desirable
What we offer
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.
How to Apply
Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)
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Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 13 July 2025.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.
For more information, contact Vaia Lambrou, Principal Program Advisor via [email protected]
Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.
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