Strategic Adviser - Governance, Stakeholders & Policy

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

Job summary

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Senior Adviser in Melbourne to manage complex branch processes and drive continuous improvement. You will provide high-level advice, support executive engagement with senior stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning and governance-aligned outcomes.

You will demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management, and judgement across policy, governance, and departmental priorities, working in a time-critical environment to

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and policy interpretation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex branch processes to meet government and corporate requirements.
• Coordinate critical branch outputs and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide high-level advice and facilitate executive engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning and reporting.
• Support decision-making with sound judgement and governance understanding.

Job description

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Senior Adviser in Melbourne to manage complex branch processes and drive continuous improvement. You will provide high-level advice, support executive engagement with senior stakeholders, and contribute to strategic planning and governance-aligned outcomes.

You will demonstrate strong communication, stakeholder management, and judgement across policy, governance, and departmental priorities, working in a time-critical environment to