Senior Cabinet & Legislative Affairs Advisor

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria is seeking a Senior Advisor, Cabinet Services to coordinate Cabinet processes and provide trusted government advice. The role supports Ministers’ offices and senior leaders, driving timely submissions, briefs and legislations while maintaining high confidentiality.

You will oversee forward planning, risk management and training to build staff capability and ensure compliance with government requirements and Cabinet outcomes.

Qualifications

• Has experience working within Victorian Government decision-making processes, including Cabinet, Cabinet Committees or legislative reform.
• Is highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight, changing deadlines.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, with strong written skills and attention to detail when preparing complex reports, briefs and advice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the department’s Cabinet, Cabinet Committee and legislative reform processes, ensuring submissions and briefs are managed efficiently and progressed on time.
• Provide trusted advice to Ministers’ offices, executives and senior leaders, while working with stakeholders across the department and government.
• Oversee forward planning, risk management and handling of sensitive information, driving improvements to Cabinet processes and guidance materials.

Skills

Cabinet decision-making

Organisational skills

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Discretion and judgement

Education

Public sector qualification

Job description

The Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria is seeking a Senior Advisor, Cabinet Services to coordinate Cabinet processes and provide trusted government advice. The role supports Ministers’ offices and senior leaders, driving timely submissions, briefs and legislations while maintaining high confidentiality.

You will oversee forward planning, risk management and training to build staff capability and ensure compliance with government requirements and Cabinet outcomes.