Principal Advisor

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance program and well‑b

Job summary

Victorian Public Sector Commission is seeking a Principal Advisor (VPS6) in Melbourne. This ongoing, full-time role blends flexible/hybrid work from 2 Lonsdale Street, with strategic advisory responsibilities to drive governance, reform and priority initiatives across the Commission.

You will coordinate strategic alignment, provide timely, high-level advice to the Commissioner and leadership, and support governance processes for major committees while navigating sensitive priorities within

Qualifications

• Experience in government governance or regulatory environments preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic advice and coordination to the Commissioner and Executive Management Board.
• Coordinate divisional priorities and lead priority projects and organisational reform.
• Support executive governance through the coordination of papers, briefings and secretariat functions for key committees.

Job description

Principal Advisor - VPS6 - Ongoing / Full time (Flexible/Hybrid - 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne)

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12739

What you’ll do

In this role, you will provide high-level strategic advice and coordination support to the Commissioner, working across the Victorian Public Sector Commission’s Executive Management Board and the broader Commission to drive strategic alignment, effective governance and consistent practice. You will provide timely and considered advice on complex and emerging issues, coordinate divisional and whole-of-Commission priorities, and lead priority projects and organisational reform.

Working closely with the Commissioner and VPSC leadership team, you will connect strategy, planning, performance and regulatory priorities to ensure key initiatives are coordinated and progressed effectively. You will also support executive governance through the coordination of Commission papers, briefings, correspondence and secretariat functions for key committees.

You will bring strong planning and organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to work confidently with sensitive and competing priorities. An understanding of Victorian public sector governance, accountability and regulatory frameworks will be highly valued, as will experience working in the Victorian Public Service or a regulatory environment.

Who we are

The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government’s strategic priorities.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid work
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct , Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 18 October 2026

Applications close Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm