Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1950
This position is part of an interactive, fast-paced and friendly team, located in the Office of the Deputy Secretary, Energy. It maintains governance frameworks and processes, assists committees and working groups, and coordinates agendas, papers, minutes and action items to ensure compliance with organisational and Government requirements.
The role delivers high‑quality secretariat services for senior leadership, preparing executive meeting materials, ensuring the quality and accuracy of key documents, and overseeing the tracking of actions and deliverables. It acts as a central point of contact for governance‑related queries, facilitating clear, consistent and proactive communication across Energy Group and ensuring efficient information flow between teams, executives and stakeholders. The position also coordinates Energy Group contributions to publications and proposals developed across DEECA and government, ensuring clarity, accuracy and timely input.
The position requires an understanding of government processes, strong stakeholder relationship‑building capability, and well‑developed written and verbal communication skills. It also requires a logical approach to problem solving, along with high levels of responsiveness, attention to detail and organisational capability.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position until 1 September 2028. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne. 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.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 20 July 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.