Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $225,000 - $290,600
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DMCS2025
Shape how government decisions are made. Lead a high-performing team delivering trusted advice and seamless Cabinet and ministerial services.
About the role
The Director, Ministerial and Cabinet Services leads the provision of high-quality ministerial services, Cabinet functions, and strategic advisory support to portfolio Ministers, the Secretary, and senior departmental leadership. The role ensures seamless coordination of government business, policy alignment with government priorities, and the delivery of robust, evidence-based submissions and advice. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the Director will be able to demonstrate advanced judgement and strong resilience. The Director will drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability while delivering high quality services that advance DEECA's strategic and legislative responsibilities.
About you:
To be successful in the role, you will have:
About the Branch
The Ministerial and Cabinet Services Branch provides expert coordination, governance, and advisory services to support DEECA's alignment with whole-of-government decision-making. The Branch ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality DEECA Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, correspondence, and parliamentary questions support, and coordinated cabinet briefings that are high quality and reflects the department's “one DEECA voice.” Through robust quality assurance, policy insights, stakeholder collaboration, and a focus on operational excellence, the branch underpins DEECA's ability to contribute meaningfully to government priorities. It also leads strategic analysis, reporting, and coordination to support Ministers in fulfilling their legislative and parliamentary responsibilities, ensuring submissions and engagements are timely, aligned, and impactful. The branch delivers comprehensive and seamless administrative and advisory support to portfolio Ministers, enabling them to successfully implement government policy, fulfil parliamentary responsibilities, and effectively communicate their objectives.
This is a fixed term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information, please refer to the attached position description or call Bronwyn Clarke, Executive Director, Strategy and Performance on 0409 022 481 or email [email protected].
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 9 November 2025.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to:
For more information about the pre-screening requirements for this position, please refer to the position description.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.