Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/025327A
Principal Adviser
The Role
As the Principal Adviser you will have the opportunity to work within a small, high-performing team that works closely with the Secretary and the Department's senior executive in tackling some of the critical challenges facing the State. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to be involved with and contribute to the provision of high-quality advice across a range of portfolios.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Principal Adviser sits within the Office of the Secretary.
The Office of the Secretary provides high-level advice and administrative support to the Secretary, as well as other groups across the organisation, to support the department meet its objectives.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jaffa McKenzie, Director, Office of the Secretary on 0417 815 208 or [email protected]
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 2 June 2026.