Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7964
About the role
This position is responsible for managing the department’s parliamentary business including PAEC. Leading a small team, the position is also responsible for providing authoritative advice to Ministers and executive offices on all parliamentary processes and protocols, including PAEC. This position works as part of a team and closely with Ministers’ offices, the Secretary’s office and with executives and teams across the department and its agencies to ensure the delivery of efficient, high quality, timely and coordinated advice and service to our Ministers and the Secretary.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to lead and engage teams, build productive stakeholder relationships, and adapt communication styles to suit diverse audiences. Success relies on applying critical thinking to deliver innovative, practical solutions that improve outcomes and efficiency, while constructively managing performance and maintaining high service standards. A proactive mindset toward continuous improvement and a commitment to fostering collaboration will be key to thriving in this position.
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Personal Attributes
The team operates in a high-trust, collaborative environment where attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive mindset are essential. On a personal level, the successful applicant will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, adaptable in navigating complex processes, and committed to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.
Position accountabilities
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday 21 August 2025
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Evan Spurway at [email protected]
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