Senior Advisor, Cabinet Services

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a proactive Senior Advisor, Cabinet Services to coordinate Cabinet, Cabinet committee and legislative reform processes in Melbourne. You will provide authoritative advice to Ministers’ offices, the Secretary and senior staff, while managing competing priorities and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication, analytical abilities, and a collaborative approach across government, with a commitment

Qualifications

• 12 months’ experience supporting government decision‑making through Cabinet, legislative, parliamentary, or ministerial processes (desirable).
• Tertiary qualification in government, politics, public administration, or public law, or equivalent experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Cabinet, Cabinet committee and legislative reform processes.
• Provide high‑quality advice to Ministers’ offices, the Secretary, DTP executives and senior staff on Cabinet matters.
• Manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Prioritisation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant field

Job description

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12652

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2028

This position is responsible for coordinating the department’s Cabinet and Cabinet committee business. It provides authoritative, well-informed, and up-to‑date advice to the Ministers’ offices, the Secretary, DTP executives and senior staff on Cabinet and Cabinet committee matters, and the associated protocols and procedures.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings strong experience and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Can manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines.
• Works collaboratively and builds effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Takes a proactive approach and develops practical solutions to complex issues.
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality, integrity and continuous improvement.

On a personal level, the successful candidate will demonstrate a collaborative and adaptable approach, build positive relationships, respond constructively to change and challenges, and communicate with confidence and resilience.

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a proactive Senior Advisor, Cabinet Services to coordinate Cabinet, Cabinet committee and legislative reform processes, provide high‑quality advice, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. We’re looking for someone who is organised, adaptable, resilient and confident in managing sensitive and complex matters.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 12 months’ experience of supporting government decision‑making through Cabinet, legislative, parliamentary, or ministerial processes (desirable).
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, such as government, politics, public administration, or public law, or equivalent experience (desirable).

Cultural Values

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.

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.

Applications close Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm