Senior Adviser

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Senior Adviser to oversee complex branch processes, deliver high‑level advice and support executive engagement with senior stakeholders in Melbourne. The role focuses on governance, strategic planning and timely reporting to meet government priorities.

You'll work within the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent Branch, collaborate across teams, and drive continuous improvement while managing competing

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level advice to executives.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex branch processes to meet government and corporate requirements.
• Provide high-level advice and support executive engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective information flow and contribute to strategic planning and reporting.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and governance understanding to support decision-making.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

High-level advice

Stakeholder management

Governance

Communication

Strategic planning

Job description

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Senior Adviser Salary: $116,413 – $140,849 plus superannuation Tenure: Ongoing Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent, the Senior Adviser will manage complex branch processes to meet government and corporate requirements, coordinate critical branch outputs and drive continuous improvement. Working in a time-critical environment, you will provide high-level advice, support executive engagement with senior stakeholders, facilitate effective information flow and contribute to strategic planning and reporting. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgement, strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and a sound understanding of governance to support decision-making and deliver outcomes aligned with departmental priorities.

Main Accountabilities

• Accountable for work organisation, resource allocation and the outputs required of the work area.
• Provides high-level expertise in dealing with complex issues within a specialised corporate support function.
• Contributes to strategic business planning, interprets and applies business plans and policies, and advises others on implementation issues.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with peer and senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to strategic corporate initiatives and is responsible for implementation.

The Team

The Senior Adviser forms part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent Branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment Group. The Industry, Trade and Investment Group works with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and strengthen Victoria's international competitiveness. It supports trade and investment, industry development, productivity and economic growth. The Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent Branch shapes and delivers the Victorian Government's industry development agenda. It develops policies and delivers programs that support sustainable economic growth, workforce inclusion, industry productivity and higher living standards for Victorians.

About You

You can apply systems thinking to diagnose trends, identify obstacles and opportunities, and develop solutions that consider the broader operating environment. You can translate strategies into programs and projects that achieve required outcomes, supported by strong planning, sound judgement and effective stakeholder engagement. You communicate clearly and credibly, manage sensitive issues with confidence, and build productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. Experience and understanding of the global and local policy and operational issues affecting the Department and ministerial portfolios, including departmental policies and Victorian Parliamentary and Cabinet processes, would be well regarded.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Nanette Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent on [email protected] and 0428 584 525. 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.