Strategic Advisor for Cabinet & Policy Coordination

Department of Education; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education is seeking a Strategic Advisor to support the Secretary and Executive Director, Office of the Secretary. The role focuses on high‑level coordination, strategic policy advice, and governance processes within a fixed-term arrangement to cover parental leave.

Applicants should bring strong analytical ability, excellent relationship management, and superior written communication to deliver joined-up public policy advice and effective support across ministerial engagements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is required.
• Experience in policy advisory and government processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review and quality assure briefings, correspondence and Cabinet submissions for the Secretary and ministers.
• Secretariat responsibilities for minister meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and actions.
• Coordinate Cabinet processes ensuring whole-of-government considerations are addressed.
• Draft speeches, presentations and advice for strategic issues.
• Build and maintain relationships across the department.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Policy coordination

Briefing quality assurance

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Department of Education is seeking a Strategic Advisor to support the Secretary and Executive Director, Office of the Secretary. The role focuses on high‑level coordination, strategic policy advice, and governance processes within a fixed-term arrangement to cover parental leave.

Applicants should bring strong analytical ability, excellent relationship management, and superior written communication to deliver joined-up public policy advice and effective support across ministerial engagements.